T20 World Cup 2021: Virat Kohli plays captain’s knock, smashes 57 runs off 49 balls – In pics

Virat Kohli played a captain’s knock to steer India out of trouble, scoring 57 runs of 49 deliveries.

Kohli’s 57 run knock included one sixer and five boundaries.

Kohli got decent support from wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant who scored 39 runs in 30 deliveries.

Kohli was caught by Mohammad Rizwan off Shaheen Afridi’s delivery in the 19th over.

Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first. Kohli steadied the innings after India lost two early wickets, losing Rohit Sharma and Kl Rahul for just 6 runs.