India needed to put in a strong performance today, as Kohli’s men had to make a mark on what was a crucial day in the match. Trailing 1-0 in the series, India had to bounce back today if they wanted to stay alive in this test seties.
In spite of Faf du Plessis’s defiant 63, Bumrah, Shami and Ishant bowled their hearts out on a track that did not offer much to the pacers. Ashwin though was India’s best bowler, as the willy spinner picked up four crucial wickets for his captain.
Maharaj and Rabada provided good support to their captain, as the Proteas built some useful partnerships along the way. Eventually India bowled the hosts out for 335, as Kohli and men were relatively happy with that score on what was a flat track.
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The Indians struggled in their reply, as Vijay, Pujara and Rohit threw their wickets away, to hand the initiative to South Africa. The Indian captain was impressive though, as Virat Kohli anchored the Indian innings with a wonderful 85.
Here are the best reactions as Twitter hails Virat Kohli!
Cometh the Hour, Cometh the Champion. Virat has to conjure up something big now. Else… #IndvSA
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) January 14, 2018
King #Kohli ends the day on 85*(130), Ind 183-5 (152 runs behind SA). Shd get to his 21st Test century tomo 👍👍 #INDvSA #ViratKohli
— Kaushik LM (@LMKMovieManiac) January 14, 2018
Such circumstances shows the difference between @imVkohli & other players. An absolute positive intent.
Made unbeaten 85 as India reached 183 for 5 in reply to South Africa’s 335 at stumps on the second day of the second Test. #INDvSA. pic.twitter.com/iPfungYmo3
— Virat Kohli¹⁸ (@ViratCrew) January 14, 2018
Looks like Kohli using the old Sachin trick, holding the bat in the hand at the non-striker end, based on the side of the shine. In fact, Pandya shuffles when it is in the left hand and does not when it is in the right hand. #INDvSA
— Aditya Changavalli (@adityachangi) January 14, 2018
South Africa’s line to Kohli suggests they want to bore him out……
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 14, 2018
King #Kohli ends the day on 85*(130), Ind 183-5 (152 runs behind SA). Shd get to his 21st Test century tomo 👍👍 #INDvSA #ViratKohli
— Kaushik LM (@LMKMovieManiac) January 14, 2018
Virat at his best😂
Once a Delhiite, always a Delhiite😂#Viratkohli #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/mv52pE0bkf— Virat kohli (@officialKohliFc) January 14, 2018
One Man Army #ViratKohli
— Aditya (@vsn23041) January 14, 2018
Virender sehwag should not give such a statement over kohli!!!#AskTheExperts #Kohli #ViratKohli #virendersehwag #SAvIND #AUSvENG
— Ranbir Kapoor (@Ranbirkapoor130) January 14, 2018
*Eyes on the Ball* #ViratKohli
Lovely Picture .. Watching the ball till the last moment.. Don’t get to see very often.. #Photography 👍#SAvIND #LoveTestCricket pic.twitter.com/RtNCCgLcLa
— Aiyappa CG (@yaps9) January 14, 2018
