WATCH: Fans chant ‘kohli-Kohli’ while Naveen-ul-Haq fields on boundary line during ODI World Cup 2023 clash in Dharamsala

Bangladesh and Afghanistan locked horns in the 3rd match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday, October 7. The Bangla Tigers displayed a brilliant bowling performance to secure a convincing victory by 6 wickets.

Meanwhile, a video is going viral on the internet regarding Afghanistan speedster Naveen-ul-Haq. A resounding chant of ‘Kohli-Kohli’ echoed throughout the stadium when Naveen was fielding at the boundary rope, reminiscent of his fiery verbal spat with former India captain Virat Kohli during the Indian Premier League (IPL) earlier this year.

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The incident highlighted the craze of the fans, who never seem to forget such intense on-field confrontations. Naveen, representing his national team, remained composed and focused, ignoring the chants as he continued to give his best on the field. It’s been months since Kohli and Naveen were involved in a verbal fight but the speedster still gets trolled on social media for the incident.

Brilliant all-round performance by Bangladesh

Talking about the match, after winning the toss, Bangladesh opted to bowl first and invited Afghanistan to set a target. Afghanistan’s opening batters made a strong start, but Bangladesh’s captain, Shakib Al Hasan, made a pivotal impact when he decided to bowl. Shakib took three wickets, turning the game in Bangladesh’s favour. 

Mehidy Hasan Miraz also played a significant role by bowling many dot balls, adding pressure on Afghanistan, and taking three wickets. Despite Rahmanullah Gurbaz‘s valiant effort, scoring 47 runs with four fours and one six, he was dismissed by Mustafizur Rahman in the 26th over. Following that, Bangladesh ensured they didn’t let Afghanistan regain control, restricting them to a total of only 156 runs.

When chasing the target, Bangladesh faced early setbacks, but once again, Miraz made a crucial contribution. His partnership with Najmul Hossain Shanto put Bangladesh in a commanding position, ultimately leading them to a six-wicket victory.