Kohli thwarted Karim Janat’s try and hit a six off a brief supply from Washington Sundar.
Virat Kohli, famend as one of the bodily match athletes on this planet of sports activities, as soon as once more showcased his distinctive athleticism throughout Afghanistan’s run chase in opposition to Team India within the third and remaining T20I in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
In a exceptional show of talent, Kohli thwarted Karim Janat’s try and hit a six off a brief supply from Washington Sundar. Despite being positioned at long-on, Kohli’s willpower prevailed over the expectations of the spectators.
As the ball was pulled in the direction of the long-on fence by Janat, it appeared destined to sail over Kohli’s head for a six. However, the 35-year-old cricketer had no intention of permitting it to surpass him. With a panoramic leap, he soared via the air, skillfully palming the ball again into play simply earlier than crashing onto the boundary rope and touchdown on his again.
Excellent effort close to the ropes!
How’s that for a save from Virat Kohli
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Fans, commentators, and even Kohli’s critics have been left astounded by his unbelievable save, which finally proved to be essential as Afghanistan matched India’s rating of 212 runs.
Following the regulation 40 overs, two Super Overs have been performed, and it was India who emerged victorious, because of Rohit Sharma’s distinctive batting efficiency all through all the match.
However, it was Kohli’s exceptional save that turned the discuss of the city on social media. A viral image captured him stopping the ball from crossing the fence, resembling the bowling fashion of Jasprit Bumrah.
Even the International Cricket Council (ICC) could not ignore the excitement and shared a collage of Kohli and Bumrah, captioned: “The perfect mirror image does not exi….”
The excellent mirror picture doesn’t exi….#INDvAFG pic.twitter.com/AXFvgA4R6j
— ICC (@ICC) January 17, 2024
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