England vs India: Graeme Swann impressed by Virat Kohli in third T20I – Loved the way in which he got here out

ENG vs IND, third T20I: On Sunday, Virat Kohli hit a 4 and a six, however obtained out to David Willey whereas looking for the boundary on the cowl area. India misplaced the third T20I by 17 runs in Nottingham.

Virat Kohli got here out firing on all cylinders in opposition to England. (Courtesy: PTI)

HIGHLIGHTSVirat Kohli scored 11 runs earlier than getting out to David WilleyVirat Kohli began his knock with a 4 and 6India misplaced by 17 runs to England in Nottingham

Former off-spinner Graeme Swann was fairly impressed with Virat Kohli’s strategy in England’s third and ultimate T20I in opposition to India on July 10 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. On Sunday, the Delhi-born Kohli got here out firing on all cylinders and hit David Willey for a 4 adopted by a six.

To his dismay, he obtained out within the very subsequent ball whereas making an attempt to smash Willey by means of the additional cowl area. Jason Roy took a easy catch to assist the Three Lions see the again of Kohli. Swann stated that on another day, the identical shot would have earned Kohli a boundary.

“I loved the way Virat Kohli came out, desperate to take the attack to the England bowlers. He hit a four and a six and on another day the ball he got out to would have flown to the boundary. He is just in horror form where he can’t catch a break,” Swann was quoted as saying after the match.

Swann additionally didn’t come down exhausting on the Indian prime order for taking part in rash photographs. At the top of 5 overs, India discovered themselves three down for 31 whereas chasing 216. Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant and Kohli perished with out disturbing the scorers a lot.

“Let’s face it, in isolation, these are terrible dismissals. But I don’t think you can have a go at the Indian top order for trying to take advantage of the powerplay when you are chasing more than 210. Had they been 30 for none or 40 for one in six overs, they would have lost the game. They would have ended up very short,” he added.

However, Suryakumar Yadav scored a 48-ball century to maintain the Men in Blue alive within the match. In the top, India misplaced the sport by 17 runs, however gained the collection 2-1.

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