India and Pakistan are facing the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2022 in Dubai. Both teams headed into the match on the back of wins against Hong Kong. The arch-rivals would be hoping to give their best and bag a win under their belt to make their case strong in the tournament. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam won the toss and put India to bat. While the Men in Green made one change, there were three changes for the Rohit Sharma-led side.
Virat Kohli’s sensational innings help India post a total of 181 runs
After being asked to bat first, Indian openers Rohit Sharma (28) and KL Rahul (28) came out all guns blazing and gave their team a sensational start. However, after taking their team off the flyer, they both went back to the hut in quick succession.
The onus was then on Virat Kohli to take his side to the competitive total. The former Indian skipper held the one end while batters at the other end kept taking bowlers to the cleaners. Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, and Hardik Pandya tried hard but perished soon. However, Kohli kept India in the hunt and anchored the innings to keep the momentum intact for India.
While wickets kept tumbling at one wicket, Kohli looked in top form and reached his 32nd half-century in the T20Is. His innings of 60 runs in 44 balls powered India to 181 runs in their quota of 20 overs.
Kohli’s half-century takes the internet by storm
Notably, Kohli was out of form for almost three years. The right-hander was struggling to score a half-century but his taking a break from competitive cricket did a lot of good to him. Since his return, he has looked very fresh and has been scoring runs. His half-century took Twitter by storm as many fans and pundits lauded him for his comeback.
Here’s what they said:
Return Of King 🙌 #ViratKohli #AsiaCupT20 #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/rqHDFp0fpM
— Thyview (@Thyview) September 4, 2022
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Hitting a half century with a six, King Kohli style @imVkohli❤️ Playing with such calm and aggression at the same time, good going brother 🇮🇳 #INDvPAK
Advertisement— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) September 4, 2022
🔥 @imVkohli #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/EWbUCF7WR8
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) September 4, 2022
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Back to back half centuries.. this one is better than the other. Placed his innings, calculated aggression and some good quality shots. GOAT for a reason. #Kohli. #IndvsPak pic.twitter.com/9E9f1XYyaG
Advertisement— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) September 4, 2022
Virat kohli is the 👑👑👑
— Sheldon Jackson (@ShelJackson27) September 4, 2022
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Virat Kohli will always be a champion cricketer, one of the best batsman ever to play the game and someone who makes us proud to be an Indian. 🇮🇳 @imVkohli
Advertisement— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 4, 2022
Today Kohli looked like he is getting back to the batter we knew. Looks supremely fit and was excellent in the middle overs.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 4, 2022
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Hanji, kaun keh raha tha T20 mein jagah nahi banti? There is only one King 👑
Always remember & keep your mouth shut 🤐🤫#ViratKohli #SportsYaari #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/hE0ARemVbUAdvertisement— Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) September 4, 2022
You're looking at the leading run scorer of Asia Cup 2022. #ViratKohli 👑 pic.twitter.com/zOE6rOtvLh
— ɐslɐɯ (@pitchinginline) September 4, 2022
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Means a lot 🤗#ViratKohli #INDvsPAK #AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/fawDuVGCWf
Advertisement— Wisden India (@WisdenIndia) September 4, 2022
Ok, #ViratKohli is back in form 😀#INDvsPAK2022 pic.twitter.com/dzSC1sBdIt
— Shubhankar Mishra (@shubhankrmishra) September 4, 2022
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aur likhain… “this too shall pass”. wo hamaray pass aa ker hi pass ho raha hai 🙈#ViratKohli #PakvsIndia
Advertisement— Iqrar ul Hassan Syed (@iqrarulhassan) September 4, 2022
Vintage Kohli 💪 #IndvPak #AsiaCup
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 4, 2022
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