Virat Kohli Suffers First Golden Duck in T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma Shines

Virat Kohli Suffers First Golden Duck in T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma Shines

Indian batting legend Virat Kohli endured a disappointing start to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scoring a golden duck against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match.

Kohli was dismissed on the fifth ball of India’s innings, caught behind off the bowling of young Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf. It was the 34-year-old’s first-ever golden duck in a T20 World Cup.

Captain Rohit Sharma provided some solace for Indian fans with a scintillating knock of 83 runs, which included seven fours and three sixes. However, India fell short of Pakistan’s total of 159/8, losing the match by four wickets.

Rohit Sharma’s Remarkable Record

Despite the team’s defeat, Rohit Sharma’s performance was a highlight. His 83-run innings marked his 24th half-century in T20Is, equaling Virat Kohli’s record.

Sharma has now scored 3,693 runs in T20Is, making him the second-highest run-scorer in the format, behind Virat Kohli.

Key Points

Virat Kohli recorded his first golden duck in a T20 World Cup.
Rohit Sharma scored 83 runs for India, equaling Virat Kohli’s record of 24 T20I half-centuries.
India lost to Pakistan by four wickets.
Rohit Sharma is the second-highest run-scorer in T20Is, behind Virat Kohli.

Keywords:

Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma
T20 World Cup
Golden Duck
Half-Century
India
Pakistan