![Asia Cup 2023: [WATCH] Shaheen Shah Afridi Removes Rohit Sharma With A Stunner; Virat Kohli’s Expression Goes Viral](https://cricfit.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20230902_181507.jpg "Asia Cup 2023: [WATCH] Shaheen Shah Afridi Removes Rohit Sharma With A Stunner; Virat Kohli’s Expression Goes Viral")
In the inaugural game of the Asia Cup 2023 against Pakistan, held in Kandy, Sri Lanka, on September 2nd, India, led by Rohit Sharma, elected to field after winning the toss. Despite their strong confidence, the Indian team faced an unexpected setback as they lost their first wicket just four overs into the match, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both being dismissed.
Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan’s young and explosive fast bowler, claimed the wicket of Rohit Sharma, who had opened the innings alongside Shubman Gill. Sharma’s dismissal, coming on the sixth ball of the fourth over, left everyone, including Virat Kohli, in shock. The Indian skipper managed to score 11 runs off 22 balls before departing.
The Indian skipper fell victim to a delivery from Pakistan’s top-notch fast bowler, resulting in his stumps being dislodged. Shaheen Afridi has showcased impressive form in the ongoing Asia Cup, delivering a standout performance against Nepal in Pakistan’s initial match.
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कप्तान साब के डंडे उड़ गए 🤬#PAKvIND #AsiaCup #AsiaCup23 #RohitSharma #ShaheenAfridi pic.twitter.com/zSe2YwhfDm
— HR_in_RajasthanRoyals (@HrithikRoars) September 2, 2023
Sharma’s unexpected departure garnered significant attention on social media, drawing engagement from Indian cricket fans. At the time of his dismissal, India’s total score stood at just 15 runs. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli’s reaction to this dismissal went viral too.
Watch the Reaction of Virat Kohli:
Virat's lovely reaction! 🤩#ViratKohli #AsiaCup23 #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/GqXpCEQRYp
— Sridhar Ajithdoss (@sridhar15_) September 2, 2023
However, rain interruptions added to the drama of the match, and when the second interruption occurred, India had reached a score of 51 runs but had lost three wickets. Afridi secured his second success of the day by dismissing Virat Kohli, who had contributed just four runs off seven balls before returning to the pavilion.
In summary, the Asia Cup 2023 opener between India and Pakistan in Kandy, Sri Lanka, witnessed an early setback for India as their top two batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, were dismissed by the impressive Shaheen Shah Afridi, leaving the Indian team facing unexpected challenges in a high-stakes encounter.
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