T20 World Cup 2024, Super Eight, Australia vs India: Social media explodes as Kohli's struggle continues as opener - Cricket Winner

Virat Kohli, a name synonymous with cricketing excellence, has faced an unexpected slump in form during the T20 World Cup 2024. Known for his aggressive batting style and remarkable consistency, Kohli’s recent performance has raised eyebrows and led to much speculation.

Kohli’s performance in T20 World Cup 2024

Kohli’s statistics in this tournament have been uncharacteristically poor. With just 66 runs in six matches, his average stands at a disappointing 11.00, and his strike rate is at a mere 100. His highest score has been 37 runs off 28 balls against Bangladesh. This performance is a far cry from the standards he has set for himself over the years.

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Virat’s dismissal against Australia

Kohli’s dismissal for a five-ball duck against Australia was particularly disheartening for fans. Facing Josh Hazlewood, Kohli completely miscued a shot, resulting in a straightforward catch by Tim David at wide mid-on. This was his fourth single-digit score in the tournament and highlighted his ongoing struggles.

Kohli as an Opener

The decision to have Kohli open the batting has been a strategic move by the team management. However, it has not paid off as expected. As an opener, Kohli has failed to make a significant impact, scoring only 66 runs in six innings. His average and strike rate have been below par, raising questions about the effectiveness of this strategy.

Social Media Reactions

Kohli’s poor form has not gone unnoticed by fans and critics alike. Social media has been buzzing with reactions, ranging from disappointment to outright criticism. Many fans have expressed their concerns, while cricket experts have analyzed his performance, offering various theories and solutions.

Virat Kohli once said "When the fire in me dies, I will stop playing cricket," and it seems like it's becoming true. pic.twitter.com/4lYlebyDuJ

— Kevin (@imkevin149) June 24, 2024

Who is Virat Kohli?
For Photosynthesis he is mesophyll cell,
For RBC he is Bone marrow,
For Pyruvate he is Glucose,
For Glucagon he is alpha cell,
For Insulin he is beta cell,
For origin of life he is a long story of “Evolution”

King Kohli gone for 5 ball duck against AUS🥵🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZTPZpPuV6M

— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) June 24, 2024

Virat Kohli out on a duck. Rohit Sharma scoring 50 off 19 balls. Good day for Sunil Gavaskar so far.

— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) June 24, 2024

Made Rohit Sharma's career by promoting him as opener

Made Virat Kohli's career by not promoting him as opener

GOAT 🐐 pic.twitter.com/hdLk4EkDBE

— 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@Itzshreyas07) June 24, 2024

Rohit Sharma watching Virat Kohli & Pant struggling on a pitch against Australia where he hit starc for 4 sixes in an over!#AUSvsIND #Rohit pic.twitter.com/BA26UEsg98

— Vishal Verma (@VishalVerma_9) June 24, 2024

Virat Kohli has been the worst batter of T20 World Cup 2024 so far

Team management needs to take tough decision and include Yashasvi Jaiswal in the opening spot and keep the playing xi same pic.twitter.com/7UWxnkWs1m

— RK (@MahiGOAT07) June 24, 2024

No dropped catches, no flat pitches, no umpire favouritism, no technology manipulation, no runs for Virat Kohli. 😂 💰 #AUSvIND #Cricket

— Daniel Alexander (@daniel86cricket) June 24, 2024

King Kohli missed his well deserved century against Australia in all important match by just 100 runs😞 pic.twitter.com/CFrQu4sqvk

— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) June 24, 2024