Twitter reactions on Kohli-Rahane partnership: Twitter admired the way Indian batsmen batted on the second day of Perth Test.
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During the second day of the second Test of the ongoing India’s tour of Australia at Perth, India captain Virat Kohli and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane stitched an unbeaten 90-run partnership for the fourth wicket as India walked in to stumps at 172-3 in 69 overs.
After bowling out the hosts on 326 in 108.3 overs, India lost two quick wickets in the form of their opening batsmen. Kohli, who came in to bat at 8-2, eased out nerves first up by hitting four fours off Josh Hazlewood.
Having shown positive intent at the start, Kohli made sure that he stepped down the accelerator for it was also necessary considering the quality of bowling which the Australian bowlers had put on display.
Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara removed the shine off the ball, batting together for a 74-run partnership. Pujara might have been dismissed on 24, but he played a vital role in laying down a foundation for the others to follow.
Rahane, who came in to bat in the 39th over, gave the impression of going at everything initially. From hitting a six over third-man to under-edging a few deliveries, Rahane seemed to be in a hurry at the start. However, he made sure that he doesn’t get out, eventually playing like the Rahane people know.
Both Kohli and Rahane gave signs of seeing off the day during the last overs. Despite that, the duo played some exquisite shots off the front foot.
At stumps, Kohli was playing on 82* (181) with the help of nine fours. Whereas, Rahane was playing on 51* (103) with the help of six fours and a six.
Still 154 runs behind, India would be hoping for this duo to decrease as much as the trail as possible. With only Hanuma Vihari and Rishabh Pant as the specialist batsmen left, India won’t be relying on their tail.
Read some of the latest Twitter reactions on India’s batting below:
Great day of test match cricket. Some good battles happening & the test in the balance #AusvsIndia
— Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) December 15, 2018
High praise for the fight that India have shown today after being 2 wickets for 8 runs. @imVkohli unbelievable! @ajinkyarahane88 exceptional! 🏏👏🏻
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) December 15, 2018
That’s a shot.
Live coverage here: https://t.co/mzWOwn19la #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/P3q26kuNEv
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2018
If you love test cricket, you would have loved what you saw today. If you don’t, you might say hardly anything happened!!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 15, 2018
Top knock by @ajinkyarahane88. With masterly Kohli as anchor, India’s much-vaunted middle order pulling the team out of trouble and into a position of strength if the current pair remains unseparated till close
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) December 15, 2018
Excellent cricket and batsmanship of the highest quality from Kohli and Rahane. Australia never flagged and that added to the intensity
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 15, 2018
That Kohli Cover Drive off Cummins 🙇♂️ #AusvInd #7cricket @7Cricket @1116sen
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) December 15, 2018
The big thing or difference I have noticed.. is that the Indian batsmen read length better .. particularly Kohli, Pujara and Rahane.. simple footwork..
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) December 15, 2018
The thing about Virat Kohli is that a contest just turns him on. He actually relishes the prospect of a tough pitch
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) December 15, 2018
Magnificent day of Test Cricket … bloody loved it … Still rather be in the Aussie camp … Just … #AUSvIND #Perth
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 15, 2018
Good fightback by India after being 8-2. Admirable grit by Pujara and a very important partnership between Kohli and Rahane. Hope these two continue to bat solidly tomorrow. #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/VFg8ETDJMN
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 15, 2018
Cometh the hour, Cometh the captain @imVkohli #Perth #IndvAus
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) December 15, 2018
Fantastic innings so far from Virat Kohli and great support from Rahane. Has been some great viewing for a Test Match Cricket lover. Grit, fight and exemplary courage #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/hoVQ13dDvK
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 15, 2018