IND vs BAN: Rishabh Pant Hugs Virat Kohli After Kohli Escaped a Close Run-Out Because of Him

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In an eventful match between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, a moment of chaos unfolded when Virat Kohli narrowly avoided a run-out, thanks to a mishap from Bangladesh’s bowler.

The Mix-Up in the Middle

During the third session of Day 4, Kohli walked in at No. 5 after Shubman Gill was dismissed by Shakib Al Hasan. This was a crucial moment for Kohli, who had struggled in the opening Test at Chepauk, failing to make an impact in both innings.

Kohli’s entrance followed an explosive start from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma, who set a solid foundation for India. Rishabh Pant was promoted to bat at No. 4, aiming to keep the momentum going.

A Close Call

In the 19th over, Kohli faced a slower delivery from Khaled Ahmed. He tapped the ball and sprinted for a quick single. Pant initially responded to the call but quickly changed his mind, sending Kohli back. Unfortunately, Kohli was too far down the pitch and struggled to return to safety at the striker’s end.

All Khaled needed to do was collect the ball and break the stumps, but in a surprising turn, he missed the target entirely, allowing Kohli to escape what could have been a disastrous run-out.

A Moment of Relief and Celebration

Despite the scare, Kohli seemed frustrated at first. However, he and Pant shared a hug shortly after, showcasing their camaraderie. Kohli went on to score a brisk 47 runs off just 35 balls, while Pant contributed 9 runs from 12 balls. 

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India eventually declared their innings at 285 runs, taking a lead over Bangladesh’s first innings total of 233 runs. Kohli’s performance, coupled with the team’s strong batting, positioned India favourably in the match.

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