Sunil Gavaskar has urged Virat Kohli to rise to the occasion against Pakistan following his rare failure as an opener in the T20 World Cup match against Ireland.

In a dramatic match where Hardik Pandya shone brightly and Rohit Sharma reached several milestones, batting icon Virat Kohli had an uncharacteristically poor performance.

Opening alongside captain Rohit, Kohli faced European giant-killers Ireland in the T20 World Cup 2024 opener for India.

His position at the top of the order resulted in the exclusion of Yashasvi Jaiswal from the starting lineup at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.

While Rohit excelled, Kohli struggled, mistiming an aggressive shot and scoring just one run off five balls.

This match marked Kohli's lowest-ever score in a T20 World Cup, a stark contrast to his pre-match average of 81.5 and his record of converting 14 of his 25 World Cup innings into fifty-plus scores. Kohli's dismissal, caught by Benjamin White at third man, underscored his unexpected lapse.

Sunil Gavaskar Sees Opportunity in Kohli's Failure

Despite this setback, cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar remains optimistic about Kohli's prospects. He anticipates a strong comeback from the former India captain in the crucial match against Pakistan.

Gavaskar believes Kohli, known for his resilience, will deliver a game-changing performance against Babar Azam’s team on the biggest stage.

Gavaskar's Message to Pakistan: Beware of a Determined Kohli

Reflecting on Kohli's misstep, Gavaskar told Star Sports, “Great players like Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, Babar Azam, and Joe Root have a habit of compensating for a poor performance by excelling in the next match. Kohli, having missed out against Ireland, will be eager to make up for it. And what better opponent to do so against than Pakistan?”

Gavaskar's remarks serve as a stern warning to Pakistan, highlighting Kohli's potential to bounce back spectacularly.

Fans and critics alike will be watching closely as Kohli aims to reaffirm his status as one of cricket's modern greats in the upcoming clash.

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