India vs Windies 2018: Twitter Reacts as Ambati Rayudu Knocks a Brilliant Century

Finally, it seems like the Indians have found a solution to the problem in the middle-order slot. The right-handed, Ambati Rayudu is utilising his chance to the perfection by knocking it superbly in the middle. Meanwhile, he finally came up with that century, which is teasing him for a long time now.

Initially, it was Windies, who have been on the top position by knocking down Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli early in the innings. However, they failed to escape from the show-man Rohit Sharma, who scored yet another daddy hundred.

Ambati Rayudu brings his 3rd ODI century:

Rohit Sharma has been equally supported by Ambati Rayudu, who knocked the fence more often than not during his knock. Initially, he started the innings by rotating the strike to Rohit Sharma, then opened up himself to knock 3rd ODI century.

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Coming to the match progress, in the bright afternoon, Virat Kohli won the toss and asked the visitors to bowl first. The opening duo of Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma got a flashy start by knocking 71 for the first wicket.

Meanwhile, Keemo Paul delivered the goods by sending Dhawan back to the hut. Virat Kohli quickly followed him, who failed to defend Kemar Roach successfully.

However, it was a day that belonged to Rohit Sharma. The flamboyant batsman had batted beautifully to put the Windies’ bowlers chasing the leather more often than not. During the course, he also brought his 21st ODI century as well.

At one stage, it was expected that Rohit Sharma was nearing his fourth double century. However, a tricky line by Ashley Nurse outfoxed Rohit Sharma thus denying the incredible feat.

Meanwhile, what made things interesting was the knock that came off Ambati Rayudu’s willow. He hit his third hundred and helped the hosts post a massive 378.

Here are the few best tweets:

Crucial knock and a well deserved 100 for @RayuduAmbati #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/WPSdlrbauR

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 29, 2018

Ambati Rayudu is the great survivor of Indian cricket. Happy to bat anywhere, always contributing. You never write him off. Much to admire in him.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 29, 2018

Brilliant ?s by Rohit Sharma & Ambati Rayudu have helped India reach a mammoth 377/5 in this #BattleOfSixes! How will Windies respond? Stay tuned to Star Sports 1/1HD/1 Hindi/1HD Hindi/1 Tamil to watch the chase LIVE. #INDvWI

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 29, 2018

Crucial knock and a well deserved 100 for @RayuduAmbati #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/WPSdlrbauR

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 29, 2018

Rohit Sharma is class. But feel delighted for Ambati Rayudu. He has a fantastic record and unless something drastic happens, he should be the No.4 that India have been experimenting with, for the World Cup #IndvWI

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 29, 2018

? for Ambati Rayudu!

It’s been a great knock, full of attacking intent. ? He has made good use of the opportunity given to him at number 4.

?? 336/3 (46.4)#INDvWI #DilDilli #Dhadkega

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) October 29, 2018

Fantastic century by Amarendra Baahubali #AmbatiRayudu.. So happy for the #CSK lad. But sadly again… #RunOutRayudu #INDvWI

— Pradeep Muthu (@muthupradeep) October 29, 2018

Ambati Rayudu scores his 3rd ODI ton, his first batting at No.4

Rayudu had played a lot of cricket at the Brabourne Stadium when he was with MI. Made his IPL debut here

As a 16-year-old scored 177 for India Under-19 v Eng U-19. Looked classy

Got his due a little late#INDvWI

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) October 29, 2018

Very happy for Ambati Rayudu. India have finally found a ‘solid’ number 4 in ODI cricket.

— Madhav Sharma (@HashTagCricket) October 29, 2018

Ambati Rayudu, The Unsung Hero.

His skills and innings are always overshadowed by someone else. A major contributor always, with an extremely good Average of 51.68 after 40 ODI innings.

Always a pleasure to watch him Bat.#KingKohli#IndvWI #INDvWI rayudu #ambatiraydu

— Rajendra Dhidharia (@rajdhidharia000) October 29, 2018

https://twitter.com/sir__viratkohli/status/1056873735578255360

https://twitter.com/mohan_telugu/status/1056873251970834432

If not Virat Kohli then Rohit Sharma or Ambati Rayudu but there will be a century in Indian side always ! #RohitSharma #INDvWI

— Bhupesh (@bhupesh_live) October 29, 2018

https://twitter.com/BCCIcricNews/status/1056878433794437121

#RohitSharma #AmbatiRayudu congratulations for both of you on centuries. @ImRo45 @RayuduAmbati keep going ????

— Sairam Raja♥️?? (@rajasairam006) October 29, 2018

https://twitter.com/_asif/status/1056879438007169025

https://twitter.com/BeingShubh55555/status/1056879103427600385

Congratulations @RayuduAmbati (csk's bahubali) for 3rd ODI hundred..#AmbatiRayudu#Rayudu#INDvWI#WIvIND pic.twitter.com/1kgnWvX0GH

— Nilesh Dervaliya (@imNileshDeru) October 29, 2018

https://twitter.com/PHarshaofficial/status/1056879701128548352

Well played Ambati Rayudu…..Unassuming, transitional and yet very effective

— Simanta (@enigma15in) October 29, 2018