IND vs ENG: Heartbreak and silence in Lucknow as Virat Kohli gets out for a DUCK against England

India, accustomed to chasing targets in their previous wins, faced a change of strategy as they were invited to bat first in their ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 encounter against England in Lucknow. The early wicket of Shubman Gill, who was bowled by Chris Woakes for just 9 runs, set the tone for India.

However, the real blow came when David Willey dismissed Virat Kohli at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. Kohli, frustrated by four consecutive dot balls, attempted an extravagant shot and lost his wicket in the process. He was keen to open his account but fell victim to Willey's clever variation.

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Kohli, who had previously scored a century and a 95 in the tournament, left the crowd in Lucknow in silence, and disappointed netizens voiced their feelings on social media.

In this crucial match, both teams fielded unchanged lineups. England, struggling at the bottom of the points table with four losses in five games, faced an opportunity to turn their fortune around. 

Meanwhile, India, positioned second with five wins in as many games, aimed to secure a semi-final spot with a victory. A win for India would guarantee their place in the semi-finals, while a win for England would reignite their hopes of reaching the top four.