Virat Kohli And Umesh Yadav Help India Dominate Day 2 - Twitter Reacts

After a superlative effort with the bat led by skipper Virat Kohli himself, Umesh Yadav picked two quick wickets to keep India in a commendable position on day two against South Africa in Pune. After declaring at 601 for five, the home side came hard at the Proteas hurting them badly with three wickets.

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Umesh Yadav, who came into the playing at the cost of Hanuma Vihari, made an immediate impact dismissing Aiden Markram. India sensed early blood and kept the momentum to remove the dangerous looking Dean Elgar to have South Africa at 13 for two.

Mohammed Shami also joined the party getting a fine edge of Temba Bavuma. While the umpire ruled out as a not out, the fielders were confident to go for the review and claiming the third of the evening session. Theunis de Bruyn and nightwatchman Anrich Nortje resisted well to go back unscathed at 36 for three, still trailing by 565 runs.

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Previously, it was all Virat Kohli who once again proved why is one of the modern-day great. After having a poor outing in the first Test, the India skipper made full use of the opportunity to post his seventh double hundred. Besides, Kohli also crossed his 7000 Test runs and leapfrogged Dilip Vengsarkar in the list.

Resuming the day at 273 for three, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane had to survive a hostile period of fast bowling. But once the batters eased up, there was nothing for the bowlers as they went in search of the leather. Although Rahane departed after a well-made 58, Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja ensured the South African bowlers remain at bay.

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Meanwhile, Kohli sacrificed his own triple-century to declare India’s innings at 601 for five to give the bowlers some time who made full use of the opportunity. The declaration came after the wicket of Ravindra Jadeja (91) while Virat Kohli was unbeaten at 254 runs on the other end.

Twitter Reactions

After getting 2 wickets off his first 2 overs after comeback @y_umesh finally gets his form back after being dispatched for 2 consecutive boundaries.#INDvsSA

— Dr. Suyash Bakliwal (@Suyashbakliwal) October 11, 2019

Absolute selfless decision by @imVkohli for declaring innings right after reaching 600 run-mark, that too when you are at 254 and set for a triple century. Proves that following team strategy is more important than individual achievement. Rare. #TeamIndia #KingKohli #INDvsSA

— MehulMalpani (@MehulMalpani) October 11, 2019

Misery compounded for South Africa. Quality quick bowling from Yadav and Shami but also tired minds and bodies dragging a bat out

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 11, 2019

Last time Umesh Yadav played a Test in India, he took ten wickets. That India can’t fit him often enough, only points to their fast bowling riches

— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) October 11, 2019

How consistent he's been for the team recently with his bat. Long live the sword. Sir Ravindra Jadeja ??? #INDvSA #INDvsSA #SirJadeja #jedeja #india … pic.twitter.com/Bnk1R1tGjk

— ??KeyanArvindSahull (@aravindsahull) October 11, 2019

Congrats @imVkohli; he always gives 200%?? 7th double century
Makes a century look like a walk in the park..like what will you have for breakfast, ‘oh I’ll have the same, a century’ … sir, there is a 100 extra, ‘no problem, keep the change’ ? ??? #INDvsSA #ViratKohli

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) October 11, 2019

Virat Kohli had a great chance of scoring his first triple hundred but declared for the team's cause.

Another batsman in another era created too much of drama because he couldn't get to score 200.

Class > Money#INDvsSA

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) October 11, 2019

Congratulations @imVkohli the run machine and @mayankcricket. #INDvsSA #KingKohli

— Pragyan Prayas Ojha (@pragyanojha) October 11, 2019

Where is English commentators.i want there reaction except kohli bhakt like me. @MichaelVaughan ? #ViratKohli #INDvsSA

— Vivek (@imVivek_cri) October 11, 2019