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Virat Kohli Reveals 2019 World Cup Heartbreak: "I Was Distraught"
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News18•27-09-2026, 13:11
Virat Kohli Reveals 2019 World Cup Heartbreak: "I Was Distraught"
- •Virat Kohli admitted he was distraught after India's 2019 World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand, stating it took a mental toll for two months.
- •The 2019 semifinal was a two-day affair due to rain, with New Zealand setting a target of 240 runs.
- •India was restricted to 221, losing by 18 runs, with MS Dhoni's run-out being a pivotal moment.
- •Kohli described the 2019 defeat as a "jolt" and "too tough to swallow and process," unlike the 2015 semifinal against Australia.
- •He noted that New Zealand capitalized on the conditions and India's hesitation, leading to the painful loss.
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Virat Kohli admitted that the 2019 World Cup semifinal defeat to New Zealand left him completely distraught and took a mental toll on him for the next two months.
Persistent rain in Manchester forced play to be halted in the 47th over of New Zealand's innings, pushing the remainder of the match to the following day.
After finishing on 239/8 when the game resumed on the second day, New Zealand utilized fresh morning bowling conditions to restrict India to 221 and secure an 18-run victory.
