Twitter Reactions: Virat Kohli gets back into groove with a sublime 89 at the SCG

The Indian skipper Virat Kohli again missed out on a much deserved century while playing in the second ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. It has been 15 months since the right-hander has scored a hundred in the One Day format. His last ODI ton was against West Indies on August 14 at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain. But his sublime knock assured the fans that he is back in form.

Chasing a humongous target of 390, Virat came to bat in the middle in 8th over after the opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan lost his wicket to Josh Hazlewood while playing at 30. However, India soon received the second hiccup as other opener Mayank Agarwal got caught by the wicketkeeper Alex Carey on the ball from Pat Cummins.

The responsibility of anchoring the innings fell completely on Kohli and he along with Shreyas Iyer tried to build a partnership. The two, together, collected 93 runs and took India to a total of 153 in 23 overs from 60 in 8.3 overs. However, Virat Kohli was once again left alone on the field as Steve Smith took a brilliant catch at the mid-wicket to end Iyer’s innings of 38 runs off 36 deliveries.

Virat Kohli played terrific strokes

Then walked in KL Rahul and he along with Virat Kohli played some remarkable shots to bring India back in the game. The two stitched a partnership of 72 runs and the visitors, albeit briefly, made a comeback into the game. Virat was playing really well at 89 runs and seemed set to get to his 44th ODI ton.

But on the second last ball of 34th over, when the pacer Hazlewood bowled a back of length ball, the Indian skipper pulled it towards the mid-wicket. However, Moises Henriques took a jaw-dropping catch at the short mid-wicket to put a full stop to the match-defining knock of Virat Kohli.

The right-hander had to go back to the pavilion after scoring 89 runs off 87 deliveries and his wait for his 44th ODI and 71st overall century continues. Kohli’s knock included 7 incredible boundaries and two stunning maximums at a strike rate of 102.3. Virat’s wicket was a big moment for the Australian team as they were successful in shifting the winning momentum completely towards their side.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

22,000 International Runs @imVkohli 👏🔥👌

— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) November 29, 2020

Crowds at the SCG!
India wearing the greatest ODI kit that’s been worn since 1992 CWC!
Virat batting! #SuperSunday pic.twitter.com/94jSVS0Nzx

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) November 29, 2020

My feelings the way Virat crafted the innings and KL Rahul with him and Hardik and Jadeja to follow might cruise to historic win at SCG

— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) November 29, 2020

Interesting phase of the game, #ViratKohli back amongst runs. But won’t be easy chasing the mammoth score! #HopeingAgainstHope #AUSvIND

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) November 29, 2020

22,000 international runs for Virat Kohli 🤯

Describe this cricketer in one word 👇 pic.twitter.com/wPH6ELCUmV

— ICC (@ICC) November 29, 2020

@imVkohli 👑♥️
Well played captain 👏👏👏#INDvsAUS https://t.co/0MGavfdlAb

— Nikhil David (@davidson123654) November 29, 2020

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418th Match #Sachin Reached 21,000Runs

418th Match @imVkohli Reached 22,000Runs.

King Raa Luchaa's 🤘🏻#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/6inyQN95Wg

— 𝓜𝓪𝓭ராஸ் (@Sharp3_justin4) November 29, 2020

There is nothing wrong in our batting
Just our bowling which needs to get right @imVkohli

— Snehith Varma (@snehithdsdi) November 29, 2020

Indian bowlers should take the blame not batsman. Batsman tried their best.

Well played KL Rahul, Kohli…#AUSvsIND

— Gana (@gana_cricketer) November 29, 2020

Ohh 💯 miss 😓😓
Well played King kohli 👏
Come back stornger 💪🔥
Love uuu King 💙 pic.twitter.com/kKMKEn1Mr4

— VIRAT FOR LIFE (@sanju_shiii) November 29, 2020

Very interestingly poised, @imVkohli looking really good, 2 good partnerships and the game will go deep! #INDvAUS

— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) November 29, 2020