Kohli's laborious innings was ended by Rishad Hossain in the end.
Former skipper and star batter Virat Kohli’s lean patch with the bat continued during India’s Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Bangladesh.
Virat Kohli was under immense pressure to deliver against Bangladesh but the star batter struggled to find his rhythm. Once again, leg-spin proved to be his downfall as Rishad Hossain outfoxed him, leading to his dismissal after a laborious 22 runs off 38 balls.
Kohli seemed unable to break free as Bangladesh tightened their grip on him. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto’s strategy of deploying spinners from both ends stifled the flow of runs. In a moment of desperation, Kohli attempted a square cut, but the risky shot cost him his wicket.
Rishad Hossain delivered a well-flighted leg-break that bounced sharply. Kohli, unable to control the shot, edged it straight to the fielder at point, who completed a straightforward catch. This marked the third consecutive time Kohli fell victim to a leg-spinner, highlighting a recurring challenge for the batting maestro.
Following the dismissal, Indian Cricket Team fans took to social media to vent their frustration. Check some of the reactions below.
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Speaking about the match, the Indian bowlers started the match strong reducing Bangladesh to 35 for 5 at one stage. However, the pair of Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy managed to make amends for the early setback, scripting a magnificent 154-run partnership for the sixth wicket. While Ali scored 68(114), Hridoy went on to complete his 100(118) to help Bangladesh breach the 200-run mark.
For India, Mohammed Shami was the pick of the bowlers with a five-wicket haul.
During the chase, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill got India off to a steady start. Rohit unfortunately missed out on his fifty, departing on 41 while Gill completed the landmark.
At the time of writing this report, the India scoreboard read 186 for 4 in 39 overs with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill currently at the crease. The Men in Blue are comfortably poised in the run chase and need 43 to win from 66 balls.
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