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WATCH: Ishan Kishan mimics Virat Kohli’s walk after India’s Asia Cup 2023 final triumph, video goes viral
Indian Cricket team proved on Sunday, September 17 that they are the champions of Asia as they defeated Sri Lanka in the final clash of the Asia Cup 2023. The Men in Blue registered a convincing over the Sri Lanka team as they beat them by 10 wickets and they took only 37 balls to chase the small target of 51 runs.
Meanwhile, in a delightful post-match celebration that left fans both surprised and entertained, Ishan Kishan, the rising star of Indian cricket, pulled off a hilarious imitation of Virat Kohli’s distinctive walk after India’s victorious performance in the Asia Cup 2023 final.
Watch the video here:
Ishan Kishan mimics Virat Kohli's walk. (Rohit Juglan).
Virat Kohli counters it later! https://t.co/1UWc7aaNsP
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 17, 2023
The Asia Cup final was a thrilling contest that saw India clinch a hard-fought victory. As the jubilant team gathered to celebrate their triumph, Kishan decided to inject some humour into the festivities which left the fans in splits. Roars of laughter from teammates and fans alike, as the young cricketer showcased his playful side. Even Kohli himself couldn’t help and his reaction was a treat to watch.
Brilliant performance by the Indian team
This lighthearted moment served as a reminder that while cricket is a high-pressure sport, it also offers moments of pure joy and camaraderie. Kishan’s mimicry added a touch of humour to the celebration, leaving fans in splits and reinforcing the strong bond within the Indian cricket team.
Talking about the match, After winning the toss, Sri Lanka selected to bat. The Sri Lankan squad was dismissed for just 50 runs in 15.2 overs by India. Siraj bagged six wickets for India after conceding just 21 runs in seven overs. Siraj also pulled off the amazing feat of capturing four wickets in a single over, which significantly changed the course of the game.
In addition, Jasprit Bumrah took 1 wicket while Hardik Pandya picked up 3 wickets. The Indian side won the game in just 6.1 overs while chasing the 51-run target without losing any wickets. Ishan Kishan struck 23* in 18 balls, while Shubman Gill scored 27* in 19 balls as the team’s opener. In his innings, Gill smashed 6 fours and Kishan hit 3.