India vs Australia 2019: Twitter Erupts in Joy as Virat Kohli Scores his 40th ODI Ton
Published - 05 Mar 2019, 06:02 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 06:03 AM
Indian National Cricket team skipper Virat Kohli looked in sublime touch as he brought his 40th ODI hundred during the second ODI against Australia at Nagpur on March 5 (Tuesday). Meanwhile, this will be good signs for the home side as they are on their final leg of preparation ahead of the ICC World Cup.
Meanwhile, Australia skipper Aaron Finch surprised one and all opting to bowl first, but his bowlers didn’t let him down. Pat Cummins struck early in the first over to dismiss Virat Kohli’s deputy Rohit Sharma for a golden duck. Although Shikhar Dhawan and Kohli tried to bail India out, but a Glenn Maxwell delivery struck Dhawan’s pad to provide a breakthrough. The Aussie all-rounder is currently going through a purple patch as he is chipping in with both bat and ball. Since then, the Indian skipper and Vijay Shankar -promoted to no five, looked in complete control of things. The pair added 81 runs for the fourth wicket picking up boundaries at ease. However, an unfortunate departure of Shankar (46) led to a collapse as Adam Zampa pounced on dismiss MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav – last match hero, in consecutive deliveries.
Kohli reaches his 40th hundred in style
Twitter Reactions
Top innings. Another day at work. Century for Virat Kohli. 40 in 224 innings is an unreal stat.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 5, 2019
Another 50 for @imVkohli making this pitch look flat #notaseasyasitlooks ?
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) March 5, 2019
This is @imVkohli at his finest, getting runs amidst the ruins! In slightly challenging conditions, he's just backed himself and let go of the ego of a great batsman. Even in cruise mode he's delivered a potentially match-winning Century #Virat40th100 #IndvsAus
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) March 5, 2019
Another aspect of Virat Kohli's cricket. Hot day, 100 on the board and he is still running between the wickets like he has just come in
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 5, 2019
Virat Kohli will have 50 ODI hundreds by year end. #INDvAUS
— Jamie Alter ? ?? (@alter_jamie) March 5, 2019
Virat Kohli's centuries need to be redistributed for equitable development
— Rahul Roushan (@rahulroushan) March 5, 2019
Early signs that @imVkohli looks in the mood … !! #INDvAUS
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 5, 2019
Magnificent and a typical Virat ?. Ran 62 /100 runs . Reason why strike rotation and a good runner is a Pre-Requisite for the no. 4 batsman #INDvAUS
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) March 5, 2019
Virat Kohli going OK…
40th ODI ton (2nd most)
7th ODI ton v Aus (=2nd most)
5th ODI ton in past 12 months (= most)
59.73 ODI ave (1st best)#INDvAUS— Sam Ferris (@samuelfez) March 5, 2019
Didn't hear @MitchJohnson398 say anything as @imVkohli brought up his 40th century, unless I missed it. Biased? or still having the venegance? #INDvAUS
— Badri Balakrishnan (@badribala) March 5, 2019
I'll say it again VIRAT KOHLI IS THE GREATEST BATSMAN I HAVE EVER SEEN ❤️
— Alexander Supertramp? (@IntoTheWildGuy) March 5, 2019
Ufff…what a player…from a different planet for sure…@imVkohli @SGanguly99 @indiatvnews
— Samip Rajguru (@samiprajguru) March 5, 2019
Virat Kohli's centuries need to be redistributed for equitable development
— Rahul Roushan (@rahulroushan) March 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/TheCricketGeek/status/1102890496287039490
Number 40 for the King, what a champion.
A great innings on this surface by Kohli. #IndvAus pic.twitter.com/GPH9o4uuA0— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 5, 2019
Kohli. Not human. ?? Time to fight @cricketcomau !! #INDvsAUS ?
— Erin Holland (@erinvholland) March 5, 2019
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