T20 World Cup 2024: Will Virat Kohli Play in the India vs Bangladesh Warm-Up Match at Nassau Stadium?

Indian cricket fans are eagerly waiting to see if batting legend Virat Kohli takes the field in today’s T20 World Cup warm-up match against Bangladesh in New York.

Kohli arrived in New York late on Friday, just a day before the match, after a long journey. This has cast some doubt on his participation in the game at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.

The decision likely hinges on Kohli’s personal preference and how he feels after the long flight. With India’s first tournament match against Ireland scheduled for Wednesday, June 5th, this is their only warm-up opportunity.

Virat Kohli, The Master of T20 World Cup

Kohli’s past performances in the T20 World Cup are outstanding. He has an average of 81.50 and a strike rate of 131.30, accumulating 1,141 runs across 27 matches with 14 half-centuries. Notably, over half (518 runs) of these runs came while chasing targets.

Further adding to the anticipation, Kohli recently displayed exceptional form in IPL 2024. He emerged as the tournament’s top run-scorer, earning the coveted Orange Cap with a staggering 751 runs in just 15 matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.