<p>Indian cricketer Virat&nbsp;Kohli turns&nbsp;36&nbsp;on Tuesday (Nov 5). As a result, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a heartfelt post for the superstar Indian cricketer on X, formerly Twitter. Kohli, who is gearing up for India's five-match Test series versus Australia in Australia, was also wished by a plethora of his ardent fans as they also expressed their desire for him to keep piling up runs for Team India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">5⃣3⃣8⃣ intl. matches &amp; counting 👌<br />
2⃣7⃣1⃣3⃣4⃣ intl. runs &amp; counting 🙌<br />
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2⃣0⃣1⃣1⃣ ICC World Cup Winner 🏆<br />
2⃣0⃣1⃣3⃣ ICC Champions Trophy Winner 🏆<br />
2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣ ICC Men's T20 World Cup Winner 🏆<br />
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Here's wishing Virat Kohli - Former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> Captain &amp; one of the finest batters - a very… <a href="https://t.co/gh4p3EFCO9">pic.twitter.com/gh4p3EFCO9</a></p>
— BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1853626430468624808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricketing-world-agrees-india-legend-slams-bccis-short-gain-policies-after-new-zealand-whitewash-773248">‘Cricketing world agrees…’ – India legend slams BCCI’s ‘short-gain policies’ after New Zealand whitewash</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Here are some of the replies of his fans on BCCI's post as many joined in to wish Kohli:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Birthday King 👑 <a href="https://t.co/ySveJGJTWC">https://t.co/ySveJGJTWC</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">-World best All' three formats bestman - Virat Kohli<br />
-Runs Machine of team india - Virat Kohli<br />
-Second Most hundred in International cricket - Virat Kohli<br />
- best Indian test captain ever - Virat Kohli<br />
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Happy birthday legend King Virat Kohli sir 🎂🎂<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohlibirthday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohlibirthday</a> <a href="https://t.co/T6pMsAYFVr">pic.twitter.com/T6pMsAYFVr</a></p>
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— Mustafa Moudi (@Mustafamoudi) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mustafamoudi/status/1853629329227334066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Birthday <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli</a> 👑<br />
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A King was born, who rules the heart of his fans and inspires millions to chase their dreams! 🥺🤍</p>
— BiggBoss24x7 (@BB24x7_) <a href="https://twitter.com/BB24x7_/status/1853641434554913192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Birthday, Virat Kohli!<br />
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Age of Excellence: Celebrating another year of your extraordinary journey, not just in age, but in excellence and cricketing prowess.<br />
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Captaincy Legacy: Under your leadership, the Indian cricket team has achieved:<br />
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Test Wins: You've led India to…</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Best wishes of birthday <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayKingKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayKingKohli</a> <a href="https://t.co/W67iLa6Wan">pic.twitter.com/W67iLa6Wan</a></p>
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<p>Kohli debuted for India in 2008. Soon, he became a household name and was a regular in the side following the retirement of stalwarts such as Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, etc. Since then, he kept piling runs across formats and even led the national side from 2015 to early 2022. During his captaincy, India reached the No. 1 ranking in Tests, dominated at home and competed hard in the away series whereas also played the 2017 Champions Trophy final and reached the semifinals of the 2019 ODI World Cup.</p>

<p>During the 2023 ODI World Cup, Kohli amassed 765 runs -- most ever by any batter in a single edition. He also scored his 50th century in the format during the semifinals, the most by any in ODI cricket. In June 2024, he announced his retirement, along with Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, from T20Is (as the second-highest run-getter) following India's T20 World Cup triumph in the West Indies and the USA.</p>

<p>At present, Kohli has 27,134 international runs with 80 centuries. While he is going through a bad phase, with only one fifty in six innings in the just-concluded home series versus New Zealand (where India got whitewashed), the 36-year-old will vow to bounce back strongly in the forthcoming Australia tour, starting on Nov 22. Kohli will also be India's key member in their upcoming campaign in the 2025 Champions Trophy.</p>

<p>Kohli, who has already won both World Cups, is in the last phase of his illustrious career. He will surely like to step aside by also winning the WTC and CT titles.</p>


Indian cricketer Virat Kohli turns 36 on Tuesday (Nov 5). As a result, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a heartfelt post for the superstar Indian cricketer on X, formerly Twitter.

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli turns 36 on Tuesday (Nov 5). As a result, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a heartfelt post for the superstar Indian cricketer on X, formerly Twitter. Kohli, who is gearing up for India's five-match Test series versus Australia in Australia, was also wished by a plethora of his ardent fans as they also expressed their desire for him to keep piling up runs for Team India. Here is BCCI's post: 5⃣3⃣8⃣ intl. matches & counting 👌 2⃣7⃣1⃣3⃣4⃣ intl. runs & counting 🙌 2⃣0⃣1⃣1⃣ ICC World Cup Winner 🏆 2⃣0⃣1⃣3⃣ ICC Champions Trophy Winner 🏆 2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣ ICC Men's T20 World Cup Winner 🏆 Here's wishing Virat Kohli - Former #TeamIndia Captain & one of the finest batters - a very… pic.twitter.com/gh4p3EFCO9 — BCCI (@BCCI) November 5, 2024 × Also read: ‘Cricketing world agrees…’ – India legend slams BCCI’s ‘short-gain policies’ after New Zealand whitewash Here are some of the replies of his fans on BCCI's post as many joined in to wish Kohli: Happy Birthday King 👑 https://t.co/ySveJGJTWC — Pankaj (@Pankaj41627) November 5, 2024 × -World best All' three formats bestman - Virat Kohli -Runs Machine of team india - Virat Kohli -Second Most hundred in International cricket - Virat Kohli - best Indian test captain ever - Virat Kohli Happy birthday legend King Virat Kohli sir 🎂🎂#ViratKohlibirthday pic.twitter.com/T6pMsAYFVr — JassPreet (@JassPreet96) November 5, 2024 × Happy Birthday KING of White Ball Cricket!! pic.twitter.com/pwD7P8iPDo — Mustafa Moudi (@Mustafamoudi) November 5, 2024 × Happy Birthday #ViratKohli 👑 A King was born, who rules the heart of his fans and inspires millions to chase their dreams! 🥺🤍 — BiggBoss24x7 (@BB24x7_) November 5, 2024 × Happy Birthday, Virat Kohli! Age of Excellence: Celebrating another year of your extraordinary journey, not just in age, but in excellence and cricketing prowess. Captaincy Legacy: Under your leadership, the Indian cricket team has achieved: Test Wins: You've led India to… — Death By DooM (@LeastVisited) November 5, 2024 × Best wishes of birthday #ViratKohli #HappyBirthdayKingKohli pic.twitter.com/W67iLa6Wan — 🇮🇳A.Sikandar ( ❤️Raaj S...❤️ ) (@realA_Sikandar) November 5, 2024 × Kohli debuted for India in 2008. Soon, he became a household name and was a regular in the side following the retirement of stalwarts such as Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, etc. Since then, he kept piling runs across formats and even led the national side from 2015 to early 2022. During his captaincy, India reached the No. 1 ranking in Tests, dominated at home and competed hard in the away series whereas also played the 2017 Champions Trophy final and reached the semifinals of the 2019 ODI World Cup. During the 2023 ODI World Cup, Kohli amassed 765 runs -- most ever by any batter in a single edition. He also scored his 50th century in the format during the semifinals, the most by any in ODI cricket. In June 2024, he announced his retirement, along with Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, from T20Is (as the second-highest run-getter) following India's T20 World Cup triumph in the West Indies and the USA. At present, Kohli has 27,134 international runs with 80 centuries. While he is going through a bad phase, with only one fifty in six innings in the just-concluded home series versus New Zealand (where India got whitewashed), the 36-year-old will vow to bounce back strongly in the forthcoming Australia tour, starting on Nov 22. Kohli will also be India's key member in their upcoming campaign in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Kohli, who has already won both World Cups, is in the last phase of his illustrious career. He will surely like to step aside by also winning the WTC and CT titles.

BCCI wishes Virat Kohli on his 36th birthday, netizens join in to pour their love

<p>On Friday (November 5), Virat Kohli turned 33. The Indian captain is a superstar in world cricket and the whole cricketing fraternity has wished him on his special day. Playing for Team India since 2008, the right-hander remains the poster boy of Indian cricket for his consistency across formats, batting skills, captaincy and aggressive approach. Hence, his birthday remains a huge moment to celebrate for his avid fans worldwide.</p>

<p>Kohli made his international debut in 2008. While he did produce some good performances and was part of India's victorious 2011 ODI World Cup campaign, he became a household name since early 2012. To date, Kohli has 23,159 international runs, including 70 centuries. In addition, he has most runs in T20Is and IPL (3,225 and 6,283 runs respectively), was the fastest to 10,000 ODI runs (achieved in 2018) and has an average of over 50 in ODIs and T20Is.</p>

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<p>Under Kohli, India have also achieved sizeable success across formats. He led India to Test series win in Australia in 2018-19, bilateral ODI series wins in South Africa and New Zealand, T20I series triumph in England, 2017 Champions Trophy final, 2019 ODI World Cup semi-finals and to the inaugural WTC final this year. While he hasn't led India to an ICC title so far, his efforts and overall records as Team India captain cannot be overlooked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As many of his former teammates and active players wished him on his 33rd birthday, his ladylove and wife Anushka Sharma also posted a heartfelt post for him on Instagram. She wrote, "No filter needed, for this photo and the way you lead your life. Your core is made of honesty and guts of steel. Courage that pales doubt into oblivion. I know no one who can pick themselves up from a dark place like you can. You grow better in every way because you hold on to nothing in you as permanent and are fearless. I know we are not ones to talk to each other through social media like this but sometimes I just want to scream and tell the world what an amazing man you are &nbsp;Fortunate are those who really truly know you. Thank you for making everything brighter and more beautiful&nbsp;<br />
Oh, and Happy Birthday cuteness!!"</p>

<p>To this, Kohli also reacted in an adorable manner and wrote, "You are my strength. You are my guiding force. Grateful to god everyday for us being together my love. I love you".</p>

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<p>Kohli is currently leading India in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, which will be his last assignment as Team India's T20I captain. Anushka and their nine-month old daughter Vamika are also present with Virat in the UAE, being a part of India's bio-bubble.</p>

<p>India have also taken on Scotland on Kohli's birthday and the national side will be eager to give their captain a perfect birthday gift.&nbsp;The Men in Blue need to win both their remaining games convincingly and also hope for other results to favour them in order&nbsp;to qualify for the semi-finals. So far, India only have one win from three games in the T20 WC.</p>


On Friday (November 5), Virat Kohli turned 33. The Indian captain is a superstar in world cricket and the whole cricketing fraternity has wished him on his special day.

On Friday (November 5), Virat Kohli turned 33. The Indian captain is a superstar in world cricket and the whole cricketing fraternity has wished him on his special day. Playing for Team India since 2008, the right-hander remains the poster boy of Indian cricket for his consistency across formats, batting skills, captaincy and aggressive approach. Hence, his birthday remains a huge moment to celebrate for his avid fans worldwide. Kohli made his international debut in 2008. While he did produce some good performances and was part of India's victorious 2011 ODI World Cup campaign, he became a household name since early 2012. To date, Kohli has 23,159 international runs, including 70 centuries. In addition, he has most runs in T20Is and IPL (3,225 and 6,283 runs respectively), was the fastest to 10,000 ODI runs (achieved in 2018) and has an average of over 50 in ODIs and T20Is. ALSO READ | WATCH: Virat Kohli grooves to iconic Bollywood song during India-Afghanistan T20 WC tie Under Kohli, India have also achieved sizeable success across formats. He led India to Test series win in Australia in 2018-19, bilateral ODI series wins in South Africa and New Zealand, T20I series triumph in England, 2017 Champions Trophy final, 2019 ODI World Cup semi-finals and to the inaugural WTC final this year. While he hasn't led India to an ICC title so far, his efforts and overall records as Team India captain cannot be overlooked. As many of his former teammates and active players wished him on his 33rd birthday, his ladylove and wife Anushka Sharma also posted a heartfelt post for him on Instagram. She wrote, "No filter needed, for this photo and the way you lead your life. Your core is made of honesty and guts of steel. Courage that pales doubt into oblivion. I know no one who can pick themselves up from a dark place like you can. You grow better in every way because you hold on to nothing in you as permanent and are fearless. I know we are not ones to talk to each other through social media like this but sometimes I just want to scream and tell the world what an amazing man you are Fortunate are those who really truly know you. Thank you for making everything brighter and more beautiful Oh, and Happy Birthday cuteness!!" To this, Kohli also reacted in an adorable manner and wrote, "You are my strength. You are my guiding force. Grateful to god everyday for us being together my love. I love you". View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) × ALSO READ | Happy Birthday, skipper: Indian captain Virat Kohli turns 33 Kohli is currently leading India in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, which will be his last assignment as Team India's T20I captain. Anushka and their nine-month old daughter Vamika are also present with Virat in the UAE, being a part of India's bio-bubble. India have also taken on Scotland on Kohli's birthday and the national side will be eager to give their captain a perfect birthday gift. The Men in Blue need to win both their remaining games convincingly and also hope for other results to favour them in order to qualify for the semi-finals. So far, India only have one win from three games in the T20 WC.

'You are my guiding force' - Virat Kohli reacts as wife Anushka Sharma wishes him on his 33rd birthday

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<p>The Indian skipper Virat Kohli finally won the toss during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against Scotland on Friday (November 5) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Interestingly, it is his 33rd birthday and winning the toss appears to be a bit of birthday luck for the Indian skipper. Kohli and his luck during toss remained in the headlines of late as he has lost the toss in 13 out of his last 15 games.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the must-win Super 12 contest, India opted to bowl first and entered the field with one change with spinner Varun Chakravarthy back in the team in place of Shardul Thakur.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After winning the toss, Virat said, "Winning my first toss on my birthday, probably we should have played the first game on my birthday (smiles)." India suffered a heavy 10-wicket loss in their first match of the Super 12 stage against arch-rivals Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Then the Men In Blue lost their second match against New Zealand by eight wickets, leaving them on the verge of exiting early from the tournament. The 2007 champions were finally off the mark after winning the crucial contest against Afghanistan. Now, they will have to win their remaining matches with bigger margins to improve their net run rate. And also hope results of other teams to go their way in order to make it to the semi-final.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kohli also said, "Try and restrict them and chase it down convincingly if the situation allows us to. The intensity from ball one is important. For us, it's just about keeping that intensity on for 20 overs. That's something we expect from people and people have done that over the years as well."</p>

<p><strong>Playing XI:</strong></p>

<p><strong>India</strong>: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli(c), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah</p>

<p><strong>Scotland</strong>: George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer(c), Matthew Cross(w), Richie Berrington, Calum MacLeod, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Alasdair Evans, Bradley Wheal</p>


The Indian skipper Virat Kohli finally won the toss during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against Scotland on Friday (November 5) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The Indian skipper Virat Kohli finally won the toss during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against Scotland on Friday (November 5) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Interestingly, it is his 33rd birthday and winning the toss appears to be a bit of birthday luck for the Indian skipper. Kohli and his luck during toss remained in the headlines of late as he has lost the toss in 13 out of his last 15 games. In the must-win Super 12 contest, India opted to bowl first and entered the field with one change with spinner Varun Chakravarthy back in the team in place of Shardul Thakur. IN PICS | Happy Birthday Virat Kohli: Top five records owned by the Indian captain After winning the toss, Virat said, "Winning my first toss on my birthday, probably we should have played the first game on my birthday (smiles)." India suffered a heavy 10-wicket loss in their first match of the Super 12 stage against arch-rivals Pakistan. Then the Men In Blue lost their second match against New Zealand by eight wickets, leaving them on the verge of exiting early from the tournament. The 2007 champions were finally off the mark after winning the crucial contest against Afghanistan. Now, they will have to win their remaining matches with bigger margins to improve their net run rate. And also hope results of other teams to go their way in order to make it to the semi-final. Birthday boy got lucky;Virat Kohli wins the toss and chose to field. #INDvSCO pic.twitter.com/QI9zO14uaU — Karamdeep #T20WorldCup (@oyeekd) November 5, 2021 × IN PICS | From Azeem Rafiq allegations to ECB's response: All you need to know about Yorkshire cricket racism scandal Kohli also said, "Try and restrict them and chase it down convincingly if the situation allows us to. The intensity from ball one is important. For us, it's just about keeping that intensity on for 20 overs. That's something we expect from people and people have done that over the years as well." Playing XI: India: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli(c), Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah Scotland: George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer(c), Matthew Cross(w), Richie Berrington, Calum MacLeod, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Alasdair Evans, Bradley Wheal

Watch: India vs Scotland - Birthday luck! Virat Kohli finally wins the toss, his reaction is unmissable

<p>India came into the Afghanistan face-off, in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup, with their back against the wall. After losing their first two games in the marquee tournament, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were in desperate need to win and keep their slim chances alive of qualifying for the semi-finals.</p>

<p>Team India locked horns with Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan on Wednesday evening (November 3), at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Being asked to bat first, India rode on Rohit Sharma's 74 and KL Rahul's 69 to post the highest-total in the ongoing edition; i.e. 210-2. In reply, Afghanistan only managed 144-7 as Mohammed Shami's 3-fer and R Ashwin's 2 for 14 led the charge for India with the ball in hand.</p>

<p>During Aghanistan's run-chase, they never seemed to be in control and were always on the back foot. Hence, Captain Kohli was in his elements and even entertained the crowd with his dance moves while fielding on the boundary line. Here's the video where Kohli can be seen shaking a leg to an iconic Bollywood song, which starred Anil Kapoor.</p>

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<p>Talking about Kohli &amp; Co.'s campaign, India need to win their remaining two games by convincing margins to bolster their NRR and also hope for other results to favour them to enter the last four. India are playing Scotland in their penultimate clash in the Super 12 before they face Namibia in their last encounter.</p>


India came into the Afghanistan face-off, in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup, with their back against the wall. After losing their first two games in the marquee tournament, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were in desperate need to win and keep their slim chances alive of qualifying for the semi-finals.

India came into the Afghanistan face-off, in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup, with their back against the wall. After losing their first two games in the marquee tournament, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue were in desperate need to win and keep their slim chances alive of qualifying for the semi-finals. Team India locked horns with Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan on Wednesday evening (November 3), at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Being asked to bat first, India rode on Rohit Sharma's 74 and KL Rahul's 69 to post the highest-total in the ongoing edition; i.e. 210-2. In reply, Afghanistan only managed 144-7 as Mohammed Shami's 3-fer and R Ashwin's 2 for 14 led the charge for India with the ball in hand. During Aghanistan's run-chase, they never seemed to be in control and were always on the back foot. Hence, Captain Kohli was in his elements and even entertained the crowd with his dance moves while fielding on the boundary line. Here's the video where Kohli can be seen shaking a leg to an iconic Bollywood song, which starred Anil Kapoor. ALSO READ | Rohit, KL Rahul or Pant? Sehwag suggests who should be India's next T20I captain after Virat Kohli Kohli and his dance steps are pure bliss to watch pic.twitter.com/1nhWlHKskT — ⋆✰𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞✰⋆ (@TansMe_V) November 4, 2021 × ALSO READ | David Gower, Rashid Latif shun claims after India-Afg toss controversy leads to fixing conspiracy at T20 WC Talking about Kohli & Co.'s campaign, India need to win their remaining two games by convincing margins to bolster their NRR and also hope for other results to favour them to enter the last four. India are playing Scotland in their penultimate clash in the Super 12 before they face Namibia in their last encounter.

WATCH: Virat Kohli grooves to iconic Bollywood song during India-Afghanistan T20 WC tie