• By Manik Sharma
  • Sun, 29 Oct 2023 03:34 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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IND vs ENG: Many fans would have bought the Wankhede ticket to watch Virat Kohli in action in the thrilling encounter between India and England. However, their anticipation turned to dismay as the star batsman made his way back to the pavilion without a single run to his name.

A hushed stillness enveloped the stadium when Kohli left the field. It all unravelled after Kohli played four consecutive dot balls off Willey’s bowling. Eager to get off the mark, he ventured into an expansive shot. Despite using his feet to reach the ball, Kohli misjudged the length, attempting a downtown shot that resulted in a top-edged catch to mid-off, only to find the ball landing safely in the hands of Ben Stokes.

 
 
 
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For the first time in his illustrious ODI World Cup career, Kohli was dismissed for a duck. The remarkable streak, spanning three World Cup appearances and over 1300 runs, has come to an end. This was Kohli’s 16th duck in ODI cricket, with Sachin Tendulkar leading the list with 20 scores of zeroes.

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From fans, pundits to broadcasters all were left stunned by Kohli’s dismissal. The opposing fans criticised Kohli for choking on the big stage.

“King Kohli missed his 100 by 100 runs today,” a fan posted on X.

While the others expressed disappointment, anticipating Kohli to play a big innings on Sunday.

My Sunday Successfully Ruined,” one of the fans posted on X.

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As for the match, England won the toss and chose to field first at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, aiming to reverse their fortunes in a somewhat disappointing tournament.

Sitting at the 10th position on the points table, England has just one win and two points to their credit. In contrast, India holds the second spot, remaining undefeated thus far in the competition. Indian captain Rohit Sharma has displayed remarkable form with the bat, and the match marks his 100th appearance as a captain across formats.