ENG vs IND 2018: Twitter In Split As Adil Rashid's Delivery Leaves Virat Kohli Dumbfounded

One of the highlights of the third and final One-Day International between England and India was Adil Rashid castling Virat Kohli with an absolute crackerjack delivery. The delivery was perhaps reminiscent of the Ball of the Century Shane Warne bowled to Mike Gatting in 1993.

The India skipper was well set on 71 in the series-decider and was on his way of another ODI ton. However, Rashid delivered an absolute gem of a delivery to cut short the right-hander’s innings. The ball had pitched on leg stump, ragged back past the batsman’s outside-edge and uprooted the off-stump.

And what made the whole dismissal even more better was Kohli’s remarkable reaction. Just like the others, Kohli was also taken aback by the delivery and he did not refrain from showing his reaction. The 29-year old was stunned beyond belief. He looked at the pitch to see what demons the pitch had in it. There was none. He then looked at his batting partner and slowly headed back to the dressing-room.

Virat Kohli had the same expression then as Mike Gatting when Shane Warne bowled him in 1993. Absolute belter from Adil Rashid

— Paul Newman (@Paul_NewmanDM) July 17, 2018

Speaking after the game, Kohli admitted that he was surprised to see the amount of turn Rashid extracted.

“I’ve been playing against Rashid since U-19 and it was a terrific ball, so it’s just one of those balls that you have to take in your stride and say “Wow”. I’m surprised that his turn has reduced over the years, but this one was an amazing ball,” he said.

Virat Kohli not looking too happy with what happened today #ENGvIND #Cricket pic.twitter.com/gNrYorowsy

— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) July 17, 2018

Meanwhile, Twitter was quick to poke at Kohli for his priceless reaction. Here are some of the reactions:

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Kohli's face when Rashid bowled him!! Every side needs a leggy ? #EngvsInd

— Matt Ashley (@MattAshley1) July 17, 2018

Kohli looks like he's seen a ghost after he's bowled by a big leg-break from Rashid.

— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) July 17, 2018

The series-clinching moment has to be Adil Rashid's peach of a delivery to castle Kohli. Shifted the momentum to England. India could never recover from that. Kohli's expression said everything! Congrats, England… @imVkohli @AdilRashid03 @ECB_cricket #ENGvIND

— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) July 17, 2018

Virat Kohli when dismissed by Adil Rashid earlier on – good of him to celebrate #WorldEmojiDay with his best ? face… #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/ovocjCN8Jo

— Sporting Index (@sportingindex) July 17, 2018

What a delivery from Adil Rashid!! Kohli looks bemused ? #EngvInd #ODI

— Jack (@J4ckozzy) July 17, 2018

Now coming to the game, England thrashed India by 8 wickets to seal the three-match series 2-1. Asked to bat first, India could only manage a modest 256 for 8 in the allotted 50 overs.

Barring Virat Kohli, none of the other batsmen could provide much of a fight. In reply, England chased down the total in less than 45 overs at the loss of just 2 wickets. Joe Root (100*) and Eoin Morgan (88*) shared an unbeaten partnership of 186 to take their team home.