Virat Kohli, the stalwart of Indian cricket, faced another setback in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Against the United States, Kohli endured only the second golden duck of his T20 international career. This dismissal, occurring on the first delivery he faced from USA left-arm pacer Saurabh Netravalkar, further deepened Kohli's struggles in the tournament.

In the preceding matches against Ireland and Pakistan, Kohli had managed scores of 1 and 4 respectively, failing to make significant contributions with the bat. With this recent duck, Kohli's tally of ducks in T20Is rose to six, placing him second in the list of most ducks for India in T20Is, behind skipper Rohit Sharma's staggering 12 ducks.

Notably, Kohli's dismissal against USA also marked his entry into an elite list of Indian players who have registered golden ducks in the T20 World Cup. Joining the likes of Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Dinesh Karthik, and others, Kohli's early exit added to India's woes in the crucial tournament.

However, despite Kohli's early departure, the Indian team managed to overcome the setback. Saurabh Netravalkar also dismissed the Indian captain Rohit Sharma early in the innings. Yet, with contributions from Rishabh Pant, who scored 18 runs before his dismissal, and a steady partnership between Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, India navigated through the rough patch.

Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube showcased resilience and composure, steering India towards victory and securing their spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024. Their partnership underscored the depth and talent within the Indian cricket team, demonstrating their ability to overcome adversity and emerge victorious.

As the T20 World Cup 2024 progresses, India will look to build on this hard-fought victory, with hopes of further success in the tournament. Despite initial setbacks and Kohli's struggles, the team's determination and skill offer optimism for their future performances in the competition.
 

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