Former Pakistan captain and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) president Ramiz Raja has indirectly dragged Virat Kohli into men in Green’s 18-run defeat against Afghanistan in the ongoing T20I Tri-series on 2 September. Ramiz Raja is circling online.
Virat Kohli has always been a worse dream for the Pakistan National Cricket Team, and Raja did not give the fans a chance to remind how Indian batting Ustad took away many close victories from him in multi-nation programs during the fourth match of T20I TRAI-series.
Ramiz Raja added a loss of 18 runs to Virat Kohli of Pakistan
Since Pakistan was crushed by Afghanistan by 18 runs, and that is Virat Kohli’s jersey number, former PCB president made fun of how this number is still dominating against men in Green. Raja said, “Na Jane Cab This 18 number is our covered Korea, Tang Ho (don’t know when this number 18 will be closed behind us; we are fed up).”
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Ramiz Raza when Pakistan lost TRAI Series Match vs. Afghanistan by 18 runs:
– “Na jane kab this 18 number will be covered, Tang Ho is (do not know when this number 18 will be closed behind us, we are fed up)”. pic.twitter.com/qvxotgexgx
– Tanuj (@imtanujsingh) September 4, 2025
Virat Kohli’s legacy against Pakistan
Virat Kohli played several matches against Pakistan. Recently, the right -handed batsman broke a match winning centenary at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. Earlier, Virat Kohli played one of his biggest knock against Pakistan in the packed MCG.
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He scored an unbeaten 53-gent 82* to take India for a thrilling victory over Pakistan in his ICC T20 World Cup 2022 encounter in MCG. Virat also played another match winning knock against men in Green during the T20 World Cup 2012.
His unbeaten 55 runs during the 2016 T20 World Cup against Pakistan during the Must-win game of India is still away from 37 balls, still one of his best knocks. Even the best ODI score of the Indian batting star was against men in Green – 183runs off 148 balls in the 2012 Asia Cup.
Kohli also scored a century against Pakistan in the 2015 ODI World Cup. He has more than 1200 runs in the formats of the name so far. In particular, former Indian captains retired from Test and T20I cricket and are set to return to Australia Tour in the ODI series.
Sedikullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran chased Shine as Afghan spinners Pakistan
Meanwhile, Afghanistan opted to bat first after winning the toss against Pakistan. Sedikullah Atal (64 off 45 balls) and Ibrahim Zadran (65 off 45 balls) put up a surprising partnership of 113 runs together to give Afghanistan a strong start.
His efforts made the team a total competitor of 169/5 in 20 overs, while the rest of the players stumbled. Faheem Ashraf was a standout bowler for men in green, taking four wickets. Pakistan’s pursuit was never really gained momentum.
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Fazalhak Farooqui made an initial attack in the powerplay, both openers, Shahibzada Farhan (18) and Sam Ayub (0) removed, put the batting under pressure. Fakhar Zaman (25) tried to compete with some aggressive shots, but his stay was shortened by Mohammad Nabi.
As the innings increased, Pakistan continued to lose wickets regularly. Afghanistan spinners took full charge, Noor Ahmed impressed with his accuracy and Rashid Khan added his normal spark with timely attacks. The tireless spin attack left Pakistan without any answer.
Finally, Afghanistan won 18 runs for Pakistan. Nabi, Rashid, Noor, and Farooqui each took two wickets against men in green