Twitter On Fire As Mayank Agarwal Scores Maiden Double Ton

Team India opener Mayank Agarwal took Test batting to a whole new level as he converted his maiden Test century to a double ton against South Africa in Visakhapatnam. With a double century from Agarwal and 176 from Rohit Sharma, the host have taken a firm grip in the opening encounter.

Mayank came into the Indian team in Australia on the back some consistent runs in the domestic cricket for almost 18 months. He was left exposed to some of the world-class bowlers in seam friendly wickets but the Karnataka batsman responded well.

He showed the passion and determination needed to find success at the highest level. Mayank Agarwal started to give hints of his immense talent with fight knocks in Australia and finally made it big in his first-ever Test at home.

150 runs for @mayankcricket here in Vizag ??

Live – https://t.co/67i9pBSlAp #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/11syAs7wlH

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 3, 2019

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After staying under the shadow of Rohit Sharma in the opening day in Visakhapatnam, Mayank Agarwal was in his elements on the second day. He stepped up to the task bestowed by the management and passed the litmus test with a century. Mayank looked pumped up as he reached his maiden Test ton while everyone in the dressing room stood up to acknowledge his hard work.

Mayank Agarwal grew in confidence after reaching the hundred and worked out the South African bowlers easily. Although three wickets fell on the other side of the wicket, it didn’t deter Mayank’s concentration as he had set his eyes on the double century.

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The Karnataka-born batsman came down the wicket easily to the spinners to dispatch them over the boundary while the ones and twos were on offer. Mayank reached the landmark in style with a double which is also the second by an Indian against South Africa after Virender Sehwag.

Meanwhile, India have taken a firm grip on the Test match posting 415 runs for the loss of three wickets in the first innings.

Twitter Reactions

Shabash @mayankcricket bhut badiya.. lage raho 200 ?⭐️

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 3, 2019

They say a batsman should make a big hundred once he gets to three digits mark. @mayankcricket converts his first maiden century into a double ton. Well played man. #INDvsSA

— Gautam Chauhan? (@Gautamchauhan2) October 3, 2019

It has been so satisfying to see @mayankcricket take such giant strides with an immaculate double century. Composed, organised and hungry.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 3, 2019

Double Century. Incredible effort. Mayank Agarwal. ?? #IndvSA

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 3, 2019

Mayank Agarwal, you beauty.#TeamIndia opener brings up his maiden ?? in Test cricket. #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/TdrcHzN9fj

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 3, 2019

What a story for Mayank Agarwal in a matter of 5 Tests! Called up mid-series, debut on Boxing Day at the MCG, now with Rahul, Dhawan, Vijay, Prithvi all on the sidelines, he is India’s No. 1 Test opener. Full credit to him. #INDvSA

— Raunak Kapoor (@RaunakRK) October 3, 2019

Bravo @mayankcricket! #200

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 3, 2019

Double ton up for Mayank… stepping out of Rohit's shadow. Triple for the taking? Maybe. #IndvSA

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) October 3, 2019

Superb effort from Mayank Agarwal! You toil it away in domestic circuit waiting for such days, dreaming of such days. Excellent knock, Mayank. Make it a habit.

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 3, 2019

Magical innings from an exceptional player. Loved every bit of it!! #INDvSA #MayankAgarwal 200. pic.twitter.com/dZ4AN8jlh4

— Amit Pokharel (@AmitPokharel4) October 3, 2019

#MayankAgarwal is the second Indian player to score a double ? vs South Africa after Virender Sehwag (319)#INDvSA

— Akhil Gupta ? (@Guptastats92) October 3, 2019

Mayank first innings in India

Maiden fifty!

Maiden century!

Maiden 150!

Maiden Double Century!

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) October 3, 2019

#INDvsSA Wow, a double hundred on debut for Mayank Agarwal against the #Proteas. #MayankAgarwal #India @BCCI pic.twitter.com/DMIg3QsgfC

— ?????? ????? (@FaizelPatel143) October 3, 2019

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