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

NEW DELHI: If Jonty Rhodes gives Virat Kohli a call today to congratulate him, it won’t be a surprise. The former India captain’s two brilliant efforts in the field during India’s T20 World Cup warm-up fixture against Australia in Brisbane on Monday would have made Rhodes, a legend when it comes to fielding, proud.
A catch at the boundary ropes and a running throw to hit the stumps direct for a run-out left Kohli’s fans in awe of the Indian batting legend. Moreover, it played a key role in India’s comeback win, led by Mohammed Shami‘s stunning four-wicket over, against defending champions Australia.

The former India captain’s two brilliant efforts in the field during India’s T20 World Cup warm-up fixture against Australia in Brisbane on Monday would have made Rhodes, a legend when it comes to fielding, proud.
Bowling the final over of Australia’s run-chase, Shami’s last four balls produced four wickets back to back, including the play that featured Kohli’s stunning one-handed catch right at the edge of the boundary to dismiss Pat Cummins.
Cummins seemed to have creamed a low full-toss from Shami over long-on for a six, but Kohli timed his jump to perfection to pluck the ball out of thin air with his right hand.

Before that Kohli ran out Tim David while the Australians tried to take a quick single. Fielding in the inner circle this time, Kohli picked the pall and threw in one motion to hit the stumps direct.

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