Twitter Reactions: Virat Kohli toys around with the Windies bowlers as India take the series
The fans weren't pleased with Rishabh Pant getting out to a dismal shot yet again.
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All eyes were on Chris Gayle as Windies took on India for the 3rd ODI. The man who has represented his team in over 300 ODIs was playing his last. Unlike the first two games, he didn’t disappoint this time. In the company of an in-form Evin Lewis, he unleashed and went berserk. However, it was Virat Kohli who stole all the limelight with yet another century and helped India clinch the series.
In the 11th over, Yuzvendra Chahal managed to find the edge of Lewis. He dismissed him for 43 runs which came off 29 balls. Then, Gayle was also dismissed in the following over when Virat Kohli took a good diving catch off the bowling of Khaleel Ahmed. The veteran scored 72 runs off 42 balls before he got out. While it was advantage Windies at this stage, they couldn’t really capitalise. The rain breaks meant that the match was reduced to 35 overs per side.
In the last 13 overs of the match, the home team couldn’t really get going. Their batsmen got out to some poor shots and they put up a slightly below par total of 240/7 in 50 overs. Khaleel Ahmed picked up three wickets while Mohammed Shami accounted for two.
Virat Kohli registers his 43rd ODI ton
The chase seemed to be a piece of cake for India even though they lost Rohit Sharma in the form of a run-out for just 10 runs. His partner, Shikhar Dhawan mustered 36 runs at run-a-ball. Rishabh Pant continued to bat at number four ahead of Shreyas Iyer. But, he disappointed yet again and the way he got out was frustrating. He wanted to smash the first ball that he faced out of the park. However, he was nowhere close to doing so and ended up edging it.
Virat Kohli, though, was positive at one end and found the perfect partner in Shreyas Iyer at the other end. Iyer got out after he scored 65 runs from only 41 balls but Kohli ensured that he stayed in the middle till the end. He remained unbeaten on 114 runs off 99 balls while Kedar Jadhav scored a breezy 12-ball 19 to finish things off.
Twitterati was elated as India was able to chase down the target of 255 (DLS) with ease. As usual, they fell short of words to describe Virat Kohli but lashed out at Rishabh Pant. They also believe that Shreyas Iyer could be the man for the future and bid adieu to the legendary Chris Gayle.
Here is how Twitterati reacted:
At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to another Virat Kohli hundred #WIvIND
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) August 15, 2019
The UNIVERSE BOSS retires – take a bow @henrygayle!
Entertainer, superstar & comedian!
Cricket Will Miss You, Peter!
— Kevin Pietersen???? (@KP24) August 14, 2019
When Virat played this shot (inside out over extra cover region to Holder), @ivivianrichards said this in commentary box :
” Look at the body language as he plays that shot…Ah man..Ah..I would be happy to have played that shot when i was playing “. pic.twitter.com/IfAwbppryq
— Johns (@CricCrazyJohns) August 15, 2019
Fabian Allen is a talented young all-rounder. He must be given enough game time over the next 18 months to find out about his game. I’d like to see him bat higher in the order as well.
— ian bishop (@irbishi) August 14, 2019
Classy from Iyer. Impressive. Should’ve been at 4 ahead of Pant. #WIvIND
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 14, 2019
Very well played, Shreyas Iyer. He would have liked to finish the game today but has looked at ease in both outings and grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Feel happy for him #WIvIND
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) August 14, 2019
That was another masterclas from Virat Kohli, unbelievable already his 43rd ODI century. Again showcasing his versatility & greatness. Sheyas Iyer looks a player to. No4???
— ian bishop (@irbishi) August 14, 2019
Congratulations @imVkohli on your 43rd ODI Hundred! @BCCI
— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) August 14, 2019
Another ????!?!? ????
— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) August 14, 2019
60+ average and 43 hundreds from 239 matches for Kohli.#GOATLevel
— Johns (@CricCrazyJohns) August 14, 2019
And that’s a wrap of the ODI series. #TeamIndia seal the series 2-0 ???????????????? #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/aIuHKsaaNx
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 14, 2019
Man of the match.
Man of the series.
Match winning captain.
Series winning captain.All are one man, Virat Kohli.
— Johns (@CricCrazyJohns) August 14, 2019
Top knock from Iyer! The one that earns him enough time in the team.
— Nikhil ???? (@CricCrazyNIKS) August 14, 2019
Kohli has 234 average in this Odi series.
— Johns (@CricCrazyJohns) August 14, 2019
HOW TO REDO THE WC SF WITH IYER AT 4? #WIvIND
— Manya (@CSKian716) August 14, 2019
ODI ???? No. 4️⃣3️⃣
Simply incredible from Virat Kohli ????#WIvIND pic.twitter.com/23HePtPrfD
— ICC (@ICC) August 14, 2019
If I die, forget CPR. Play a montage of Virat’s extra-cover drives. #WIvIND
— Manya (@CSKian716) August 14, 2019
King for a reason ????????#TeamIndia take the ODI series 2-0 ???????????????? #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/Wr8tZJO5e1
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 14, 2019
Another chase. Another ton. Just another stroll in the park for King Kohli. Smooth and effortless as ever. #WIvsIND @imVkohli
— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) August 14, 2019
Virat Kohli is the first player to complete 20,000 runs in a decade. No one in the cricket history has done this before, he is just ruling world cricket. pic.twitter.com/EPiANo8kJn
— Johns (@CricCrazyJohns) August 14, 2019
Century number 43 for King Kohli in Odi’s. pic.twitter.com/QFZQdDEWE9
— Johns (@CricCrazyJohns) August 14, 2019
The greatest 50 over player is at it again ….. #Virat !!
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 14, 2019
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