Delhi: Australian spinner Ashton Egger praised Indian batsman Virat Kohli’s brilliant innings in the semi -finals of the Champions Trophy 2025. Agar said that when Kohli is in rhythm, he becomes a bad dream for the bowlers. It is almost impossible to pressurize him due to his best strokes. Kohli scored an unbeaten century against Pakistan in group stage and then 84 runs against Australia, giving India a place in the final.
It is difficult to pressurize Kohli
Egger said on ESPNcricinfo’s ‘Match Day’ show, “When Virat Kohli is in rhythm, it is very difficult to pressurize him. His game is so good that you cannot throw the right ball at the right time to dismiss them. ” He told that it seems impossible to dismiss Kohli until the ball was spinning properly. Agar also said that in ODI cricket, such pitches are not found where you can pressurize Kohli.
Shot ability
Agar also praised Kohli’s ability to play shot. He said, “Virat has a wonderful ability to play the ball in the middle, to put a shot at the right place. He can send your ball over the middle stump and play a great shot at the cover point. ” According to Agar, Kohli is probably the best batsman in the world in this art, and it is very difficult to pressurize him.
Kohli’s contribution
Agar also said that the Indian team carried the innings forward with the help of Kohli and won the Australia. He said, “India batted brilliantly thanks to Virat. Other batsmen came to the crease and increased the run speed and allowed Virat to do their work. ” Agar said that Kohli made a great record by scoring one run the most since 2000, which is also a proof of his fitness.
Kohli’s fitness
Kohli’s innings scored 56 runs by one run, and he performed his best fitness by taking two runs four times. Egger termed it as ‘masterclass’ and said that all the batsmen contributed well, but Kohli’s innings was excellent.
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