Twitterati showers praises on Shikhar Dhawan after a stupendous century

Shikhar Dhawan has slammed his 13th ODI century in the ongoing fourth ODI of the six-match series in Johannesburg on Saturday. He looked determined in his 100th ODI from the word go on the day and made sure he converted the third consecutive half-century of the series into a significant one. However, it was the partnership between him and Virat Kohli which lend the stability to the Indian innings after losing the wicket of Rohit Sharma early in the innings.

Rohit was dismissed on 5 as returned a catch to the bowler Kagiso Rabada in the fourth over. But then the duo of Kohli and Dhawan resurrected the innings and played some delightful strokes which were absolutely pleasing to the eyes. The latter was in the mood to tear apart the bowling attack and was successful in his desire as well. He shuffled across and disturbed the lines of the bowlers making life difficult for them.

Twitter in awe of Dhawan’s shots

While all the attention was hogged by Kohli as he too was looking good for his 35th ODI ton, Shikhar Dhawan moved briskly towards his century after notching up yet another fifty-plus in the series. Though he endured a little bit of luck with the inside-edges going past his stumps, Dhawan made sure he didn’t waste the opportunity this time around after letting himself down in the last match. There was a period when the runs didn’t come and frustrated both the batsmen, but the left-hander kept his calm.

He knew that he will be able to cover up for all the dot balls and played with utmost determination in his 100th One-Day International. Eventually, the cricketer from Delhi notched up his well-deserved ton in the 34th over with a straight drive off the full toss bowled by Chris Morris. Twitterati was well aware of the milestone in his 100th game and showered praises on him for a wonderful knock. He is still looking good for more as the game is moving towards last 10 overs.

Here is how Twitter erupted after his century:

Shikhar Dhawan's last four 50+ scores vs South Africa before today: 60, 78, 51*, 76. Getting to a 100 had to happen in his 100th ODI… #SAvIND #PinkODI

— Saurabh Somani (@saurabh_42) February 10, 2018

Shikhar Dhawan becomes the first Indian player to score a century in career's 100th ODI match. #SAvIND

— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) February 10, 2018

Shikhar Dhawan becomes the 9th batsman and first Indian to score a century in his 100th ODI.

Previous highest by an Indian in 100th ODI was 97 by Ganguly v SA in 1999. #SAvInd

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) February 10, 2018

Wonderful 100 from @SDhawan25 played well through the series. Needs to stay till the end. India needs to get 300. #SAvInd #MenInBlue

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) February 10, 2018

? in his 100th.
An ideal way to get there. He's carried his wonderful form to get to his 13th ton.
Hail Gabbar! ?#SAvIND#OrangeArmy #LiveOrange @SDhawan25

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) February 10, 2018

Shikhar Dhawan seems to be loving the South African attack. What an Innings, well played Gabbar! Make it large! #Dhawan #SAvIND

— Nish Navalkar (@YUVI_NISH) February 10, 2018

100th ODI ✅
13th ODI ton ✅#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/5eWCJqjnUj

— BCCI (@BCCI) February 10, 2018

Highest score by Indian on 100th ODI

103* SHIKHAR DHAWAN
97 Saurav Ganguly
78* Sunil Gavaskar
59 Kapil Dev
52* Ravindra Jadeja

— Merin Kumar (@merin_kumar) February 10, 2018

Century in 100th ODI:

Gordon Greenidge
Chris Cairns
Mohammad Yousuf
Kumar Sangakkara
Chris Gayle
Marcus Trescothick
Ramnaresh Sarwan
David Warner
SHIKHAR DHAWAN#SAvInd

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) February 10, 2018

Impressed with Dhawan’s tenacity, has been in and out of the Test side but hasn’t let it impact his flow in ODIs. Match winner on his day and Rohit’s too. #SAvInd

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) February 10, 2018

Most 100s after 100 ODIs:@amlahash – 16@davidwarner31 – 14@QuinnyDeKock69 – 13 (in 90 ODIs)@imVkohli – 13@SDhawan25 – 13#SAvIND

— Arun Gopalakrishnan (@statanalyst) February 10, 2018

Gao waalon give it up for Gabbar ??? Congratulations on a superb hundred, @Sdhawan25. #PinkODI #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/YSoZIEL6Cd

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) February 10, 2018

Well played @SDhawan25 .Awesome stuff. Make it a big one buddy. #SAvIND

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 10, 2018

Virat got out without scoring a century.

Dhawan scored a century on an overseas tour.

Media hasn't posted a single photo of Taimur Ali Khan.

A day to remember.#INDvSA

— Sunil- The Cricketer (@1sInto2s) February 10, 2018

First Indian to score Century in his 100th ODI, Congratulations @SDhawan25 for this wonderful achievement. Time to make it bigger now. #INDvSA

— R P Singh (@RpSingh99) February 10, 2018

Feel happy when @SDhawan25 gets big runs ! Shows that you can generally be calm composed zen like but turn aggressive when ball hits the bat ! Well played mate ! #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/Y9nSS6EAHD

— Vikram Sathaye (@vikramsathaye) February 10, 2018

Virat Kohli out without scoring a hundred.
Dhawan scored a hundred.

Thunderstorm and rain have started.
Even God not believing on this.#INDvSA

— Sunil- The Cricketer (@1sInto2s) February 10, 2018