Virat Kohli knocks down Ruturaj Gaikwad at non-striker’s end with brutal shot
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Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad took control of the Indian innings when it mattered the most, and a double-hundred partnership between the two batters helped India go past 250 in no time. India neared another massive finish in the second ODI, with back-to-back hundreds loading for King Kohli.
India vs South Africa ended the Test series with a one-sided domination from the WTC champions. On the other hand, the Indians have started the ODIs in a dominating fashion, as they dominated the opposition with brute power as well as perfection.
With a 1-0 lead early on in the series, India are high on confidence and will be looking forward to continuing their dominating run. India, with 10 more overs remaining, can take the score past the 350-run mark with ease.
Virat Kohli knocks down Ruturaj Gaikwad
Corbin Bosch bowled in the 34th over of the game, as the pacer fired one in towards Virat Kohli, who slapped it back past the bowler's head. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who stood midway, had to duck and watch out as it nearly took his helmet off.
On a fuller length, Kohli had it just in the slot as he charged forward, made some room for the shot, and smashed it with his bottom hand coming into play. The horizontal batted heavy whip almost burned the meadows as it rushed to the ropes.
The player got to his maiden century and was dismissed for 105 runs; his blistering knock consisted of 12 fours and 2 sixes in the match, as he wound up the innings after having batted with a strike rate of 126.50.
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Virat Kohli scores his 53rd ODI hundred in back-to-back ODI matches
Virat Kohli scored his second century for India in consecutive matches. Virat's first hundred of the series came back in Ranchi, and he followed it with another stupendous innings in the second match at Raipur.
Kohli marked his 53rd ODI hundred, and it also marked India's second century in the innings after Ruturaj Gaikwad got to his maiden ton for India in ODIs. This marked his second hundred for India.
With consecutive centuries, he is likely to go past Rohit Sharma to reclaim the top spot in the ICC ODI Batting Rankings, as he is currently fourth and is just 32 points behind the former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who holds the top spot currently.
Virat Kohli's trademark cost him his wicket
After having gotten to his 53rd ODI hundred, Lungi Ngidi dismissed Virat Kohli in the 40th over of the game. Kohli plays his trademark shot, and Aiden Markram settles for an easy catch.
With Virat Kohli's dismissal, the Raipur ground went silent as Kohli walked back disappointed with himself. He raised the bat to all corners, and everyone on the ground adored his innings.
Kohli went for a premeditated shot and went through the shot too early. A full-fledged miscued drive floated to long-on.
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