NEW DELHI: The ongoing
T20 World Cup
2024 has not gone as planned for the legendary Indian batter
Virat Kohli
. However, during the Super 8 match against Afghanistan on Thursday, he provided a moment of brilliance that evoked memories of his iconic shot from the previous edition of the tournament.
In the fifth over of India's innings, Kohli faced a delivery from Naveen-ul-Haq that was short and wide.
Seizing the opportunity, he unleashed a powerful stroke, sending the ball soaring straight down the ground for a massive six.
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This shot instantly went viral on social media, drawing comparisons to his famous six off
Haris Rauf
during India's memorable victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium.
In that historic encounter, Kohli produced a similar feat, smashing Rauf for a colossal six straight down the ground before guiding his team to a thrilling victory with an unbeaten knock of 82 runs off 53 deliveries.
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) later recognized Kohli's straight drive six against Rauf during that India-Pakistan clash as the "Shot of the Century."
India posted a total of 181-8 in their 20 overs during their T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Afghanistan.
Rohit Sharma
, the Indian captain, provided a brisk start with 13 runs off 8 balls before being caught by
Rashid Khan
off Fazalhaq Farooqi. Virat Kohli contributed 24 runs, maintaining a run-a-ball pace, but fell to Rashid Khan, who also dismissed wicketkeeper
Rishabh Pant
for a quickfire 20 off 11 balls.
Despite the regular fall of wickets, India managed a competitive score, but it was the disciplined bowling from Afghanistan, particularly from Rashid, who conceded only 26 runs in his four overs, that kept India's scoring in check.
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