Watch: Virat Kohli’s fielding masterclass in India’s stunning T20 World Cup warm-up win over Australia | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: If Jonty Rhodes calls Virat Kohli today to congratulate him, it won’t be a surprise. The former India captain’s two brilliant efforts on the pitch during the T20 World Cup warm-up Monday’s game against Australia in Brisbane would have made roster legend Rhodes proud.
A catch at the boundary ropes and a running pitch to hit the stumps straight for a run-out left Kohli fans in awe of the Indian batting legend. Additionally, he played a key role in India’s comeback victory, led by mohamed chamia stunning four wickets against defending champions Australia.

The former India captain’s two brilliant efforts on the pitch in India’s T20 World Cup warm-up match against Australia in Brisbane on Monday would have done on-field legend Rhodes proud.
In the Australian chase final, Shami’s last four balls produced four consecutive wickets, including the play that featured Kohli’s superb one-handed catch just on the edge of the boundary to dismiss pat cummins.
Cummins appeared to have skimmed a low throw from Shami for a long time for a six, but Kohli timed his jump to perfection to snatch the ball out of nowhere with his right hand.

Before Kohli is sold out Tim David while the Australians attempted to take a fast single. Fielding in the inner circle this time, Kohli picked up the sheet and launched in one motion to hit the stumps directly.

Australia, who were 145/2 from 15.3 overs, lost the last eight wickets for just 35 runs to fall six short of India 187/6.
KL Rahul (57) and Suryakumar Yadav (50) led the Indian batting rankings after Australia won the toss and asked India to strike first at the Gabba.