Last Update on: November 5th, 2023 at 10:17 pm
Virat Kohli scored 101* runs against South Africa.
Virat Kohli became the second leading run-getter in World Cup 2023.
Virat Kohli was in an absolutely joyous mood during the game against South Africa in the ICC World Cup 2023. The Indian batter entertained the fans at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata with his batting as well while fielding.
Virat Kohli was seen shaking his leg and also singing during the game against South Africa. Ahead of the 5th over of the second innings, the right-hander entertained the crowd as he sang the song first. What caught the attention of many was he pulled out Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic pose.
Here’s the video of that:
Coming to his batting, Virat Kohli displayed a masterclass yet again as he played a sensational innings in Eden Gardens. On a pitch that was difficult to bat, the right-hander oozed his class and equaled Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most ODI tons.
Virat Kohli batted extremely well in difficult conditions and made sure that he took his team to the big total. The batter ended with the knock of an unbeaten 101 runs and helped India post a total of 326 runs on the board. It was his second ton in the World Cup and he also became the second-leading run-getter in the tournament.
With the ball, India bundled out South Africa for just 83 runs and won the game by a margin of 243 runs. Ravindra Jadeja picked five wickets and was the pick of the bowlers as Men in Blue registered their 8th consecutive win of the tournament.
IND vs SA: I’m enjoying myself – Virat Kohli after his knock against South Africa
Virat Kohli, who won the Man of the Match Award, talked about his innings. He said that he was enjoying himself and also talked about the conditions. Speaking during the post-match presentation, he explained:
“It was a big game, probably playing the toughest team in the tournament. There was a motivation to do well. Because it happened on my birthday, it became special and the people made it more special for me. I did wake up with that excitement that today is not just another game. People from the outside look at the game in a bit of a different way. When the openers start well, it feels it is a belter and everyone has to play that way.
“But as the ball got older, the conditions slowed down drastically. The message was clear, keep batting around me. I was happy from that perspective. Once we got more than 315, we knew that we were above par. I’m enjoying myself, playing cricket all over again, that is more important to me than phases. I’m just happy that God has blessed me with that enjoyment. I’m just happy that I’m being able to do what I have done over all these years.”
Virat Kohli will be next seen in action when India will take on Netherlands on Sunday (12th November).
