India’s Shaky Start in the 1st Innings
Kohli’s dismissal came as part of a challenging day for the Indian batting lineup. India opted to bat first after Jasprit Bumrah, standing in as captain, made the bold decision on a wicket with significant bounce. However, the decision didn’t pay off immediately as India lost wickets early in their innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck by Mitchell Starc, and debutant Devdutt Padikkal soon followed suit, falling for a duck after facing 23 balls.
At the time of writing, India had already lost its fourth wicket, with KL Rahul departing for 26 runs. Rahul was dismissed after an easy catch behind the stumps off Australian keeper Alex Carey.
Fans React to Kohli’s Continued Struggles
The ongoing form slump of Virat Kohli has left fans divided, with some expressing disappointment over his inability to regain his best form, while others remain hopeful that he will bounce back in the later innings of the match. Social media has been flooded with reactions, as Kohli’s inconsistency continues to be a topic of discussion.
As India looks to regroup and recover from the early setbacks, the team’s ability to recover and post a competitive total will depend heavily on the remaining batsmen. Whether Kohli can turn things around remains to be seen, but his recent form will undoubtedly be a key point of focus throughout the series.