Famous American YouTuber and rapper Darren Jason Watkins Jr., known online as IShowSpeed or simply Speed, made a notable appearance at Nassau County in New York to witness the electrifying T20 World Cup 2024 clash between India and Pakistan. This high-stakes match between the arch-rivals culminated in a thrilling six-run victory for Team India, making it a memorable encounter for all present.
India, batting first, struggled to a modest total of 119 in 19 overs. The innings began on a disappointing note for Indian fans, including IShowSpeed, who was seen donning a Team India jersey. Virat Kohli, one of the most anticipated players, was dismissed early, scoring just four runs off three balls.
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In the second over, Kohli attempted to reach for a wide delivery from Naseem Shah but failed to clear the cover region, resulting in a simple catch by Usman Khan. This early setback visibly disheartened IShowSpeed, as captured in a video shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where he appeared heartbroken by Kohli’s dismissal.
IShowSpeed’s admiration for Virat Kohli is well-documented. He had previously travelled to India to express his support and admiration for Kohli and his teammates during the ODI World Cup 2023.
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During his visit, Speed engaged in cricket with locals, further showcasing his passion for the sport. In a now-viral video, he can be seen wearing an India jersey with ‘Virat’ emblazoned on the back, paired with a traditional lungi, reflecting his unique blend of fandom and cultural appreciation.
🚨| WATCH: Speed’s reaction to Virat Kohli losing his wicket during the IND vs. PAK match pic.twitter.com/zEGAzksiwJ
— Speedy HQ (@iShowSpeedHQ) June 9, 2024
Earlier, IShowSpeed had made headlines with a bold comment on Babar Azam’s Instagram post, declaring Virat Kohli as the Greatest of All Time (GOAT). After Babar posted a photo of himself in a suit, Speed reacted by commenting, “Virat obolo tos the GOAT,” which roughly translates to “Virat Kohli is the GOAT.”
IShowSpeed playing cricket bowling the ball in Mumbai, India with a Virat Kohli Jersey on.😭🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/DK8d31642c
— IShowSpeed Reports (@IShowReports) October 12, 2023
Despite the early dismissals, including that of Virat Kohli, the Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, managed to clinch a narrow victory. Chasing a target of 120, Pakistan, under the leadership of Babar Azam, fell short, finishing at 113 for seven in their 20 overs. Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional performance, with figures of 3/14 in four overs, earned him the Player of the Match award, cementing India’s victory and leaving fans, including IShowSpeed, in high spirits despite the initial setbacks.
