DUBAI: India’s experienced batsman Virat Kohli and young sensation Suryakumar Yadav led the way with half a century as the defending champions hit a massive 192/2 in the allotted 20 overs in their Pool A match against Hong Kong.
India, after being batted first by Hong Kong, enjoyed a late attack from Yadav and an anchoring strike from Kohli, which took them to a massive 192/2 in 20 overs.
The men in blue got off to an unwelcome start as the team lost their captain Rohit Sharma narrowly for 21 in the fifth over.
After the initial horror, newcomer Kohli joined KL Rahul and added 56 runs for second wicket.
Kohli looked solid in the middle of the stands while Rahul struggled to score at a fast pace and ultimately fell victim to Mohammad Ghazanfar in the 13th. He scored 36 at a snail’s pace in 39 deliveries.
Kohli and Suryakumar then gave their side a much-needed boost by adding 98 runs in the last seven overs. Kohli played an undefeated 59-in-44 delivery anchor hit, tied with a limit and three sixes.
Suryakumar, on the other hand, scored top marks with a quick 68 in just 26 deliveries; breaking six borders and as many sixes.
For Hong Kong, Ghazanfar and Ayush Shukla each managed to make one scalp.
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