Indian crew batsman Virat Kohli scored his second century of the sequence within the second ODI in opposition to South Africa on the Shahid Veer Narayan Singh Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday, December 3. Kohli was sacked proper after he reached the milestone and ended up hurting his physique in frustration.
Kohli got here to the crease within the fifth over following Rohit Sharma’s dismissal. The precise-handed batsman led Lungi Ngidi with six hits and continued his aggressive strategy in opposition to South Africa’s assault. The No. 3 batsman bowled 90 balls and hit a single on the final ball of the thirty eighth over to finish his century.
Video: Virat Kohli expresses dissatisfaction after dismissal in Raipur ODI
Virat Kohli’s excellent innings within the Raipur ODI ended when he tried an attacking shot in opposition to Lungi Ngidi however was mistimed straight by Aiden Markram at long-on. The ball missed the underside half of Kohli’s bat and flew straight in direction of the fielder.
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Kohli scored 102 runs off 93 balls however was visibly pissed off by the dismissal. Regardless of exhibiting frustration on the approach he was despatched off, he responded by swinging his bat on his approach residence to an enormous standing ovation from the Raipur crowd.
It was a tired-looking stroke underneath an additional bounce that ended Kohli’s sensible knock, however not earlier than he hit one other memorable hundred within the sequence.
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Virender Sehwag and Irfan Parsan praised Virat Kohli for scoring two consecutive centuries within the ODI sequence. Sehwag joked that whereas others had been counting a whole lot, Kohli handled it prefer it was a part of his each day routine. Pathan added that Kohli additionally disrupts the plans of the opposition crew.
“Virat Kohli’s euphoria of 100 is completely different. Now we have lived for hundreds of years. It’s a routine given to us by society. Again-to-back a whole lot for a king. 100 ODIs is the 53rd time. Virat has loads of potential. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s wonderful century additionally makes batting look very straightforward,” Sephag wrote.
“On Sundays, King undoubtedly performs, however throughout weekdays, you play in line with your plan. Virat Kohli’s sensible 100,” Pathan stated.
South Africa, Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad battle again after smashing tons
South Africa managed to take the match again within the second ODI by taking wickets in fast succession after Kohli and Ruturaj put India in an advantageous place. The 2 batsmen scored an enormous 195 runs for the third wicket, with Kohli scoring a century and Gaikwad scoring 105 off 83 balls.
On the time of writing, India had been 295 for five in 42 overs with KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja seeking to get the innings going. Washington Sander began the final, however ran out after just one horse.
India, who already maintain a 1-0 lead, will purpose to win the sequence in Raipur, whereas South Africa will face an uphill battle to remain within the competitors. The ultimate ODI is scheduled to be performed in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, December 6.
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