The Indian captain Virat Kohli got back into form in style as he scored his 26th Test century. It was a typical Kohli’s innings as he took his time in the initial phase. The right-hander was able to hit the ground running. The Indian captain came to the crease after the dismissal of Cheteshwar Pujara. Thus, the right-hander helped India in rebuilding the innings.
The talisman scored 16 fours in his sublime knock as he batted at the top of his game. In fact, Kohli had gone 12 innings without scoring a century and thus ended his hundred drought in style. The linchpin batsman had scored his last century at Perth against Australia.
Kohli is super consistent.
Kohli and Indian vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane have added a hundred run partnership. Hence, India is in a dominating position at 348-3.
Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world and his consistency in the game is second to none. Consequently, Kohli will look to continue his good form going.
On the other hand, Ajinkya Rahane has also provided good support to his captain. Rahane took his time in the initial phase of his innings but he has looked more confident on the second day. The right-hander also completed his 20th half-century.
However, South Africa hasn’t had the rub of the green on their side as the edges haven’t carried to the slip cordon. The edges have fallen short of the slip fielders and both the batsmen have also played with soft hands.
Earlier, Mayank Agarwal scored a fine hundred on the opening day of the second Test match. Agarwal scored his second Test century and once again batted at the top of his game. The right-hander had to go through a stern examination against South African bowlers who tested him with short stuff.
Here is how Twitter reacted to Virat Kohli’s century:
26th Test ? for #ViratKohli
69th in International cricket,
12th in ??,
3rd vs ??,
14th in Asia,
1st in this year,
19th as captain,
8th in 1st match inning,
22nd at No. 4,
33rd in First-class,
153rd in Professional cricket.#INDvSA #INDvsSA— Akhil Gupta ? (@Guptastats92) October 11, 2019
26th Test 100 for Virat Kohli after 10 innings without one. Last 100 came at Perth in Dec 2018.
Kohli 138 inns – fourth quickest to reach 26 Test 100s after Bradman 69 inns, S Smith 121 & Tendulkar 136.#IndvSA #IndvsSA— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) October 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/ShayanAcharya/status/1182532747106979840?s=20
Century! No 26 for Kohli. Absolutely classy knock. Keep the standards high. Bat on..
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 11, 2019
Most 100s as Test captain
25 Graeme Smith
19 Ricky Ponting/ Virat Kohli *
15 Allan Border/ Steve Waugh/ Steve Smith#INDvSA— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) October 11, 2019
Absolute Class ! #Kohli
— Vikram Sathaye (@vikramsathaye) October 11, 2019
Irrepressible, unstoppable @imVkohli #26thTestcentury ??
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 11, 2019
Just another day at the office for @imVkohli ! Another Test hundred ticked off with an eye pleasing straight drive #INDvsSA ??♂️ ?
— Gautam Bhimani (@gbhimani) October 11, 2019
Virat Kohli's conversion rate of 50 to 100 is second to Sir Don Bradman. The Indian captain makes run-scoring like a stroll in the park. Top consistency level. #INDvSA
— Gautam Chauhan? (@Gautamchauhan2) October 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/bhaleraosarang/status/1182533272057733120?s=20
Virat Kohli ? Centuries ?
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Tell us a better love story#INDvSA #OrangeArmy #RiseWithUs
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 11, 2019
If I were to pick one word for @imVkohli that keeps him apart from the rest it has to be #Motivation ,driven to be the Leader and the Batsman that he is ? #INDvsSA
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) October 11, 2019
Was there ever a doubt about this hundred from the moment Virat Kohli came to bat…?! #IndvSA
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) October 11, 2019
The usual is happening in pune…another ton by virat
— Samip Rajguru (@samiprajguru) October 11, 2019