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Watch: Virat Kohli Lofts Ravichandran Ashwin For A Six Ahead Of The Cape Town Test

Rohit SarkarBy Rohit Sarkar01/01/2024No Comments2 Mins Read
Watch: Virat Kohli Lofts Ravichandran Ashwin For A Six Ahead Of The Cape Town Test

In a fantastic game at SuperSport Park in Centurion on December 28, Rohit Sharma’s Indian cricket team faced a crushing defeat at the hands of South Africa, led by the stellar performance of Captain Dean Elgar. The first Test of the two-match series witnessed South Africa dominating, securing victory by an innings and 32 runs in just three days.

The turning point of the match came with Dean Elgar’s remarkable innings, contributing a staggering 185 runs. South Africa, after facing a 163-run deficit, showcased resilience, reaching a total of 408 runs, thanks to notable performances from Elgar, Marco Jansen, and David Bedingham.

Despite Virat Kohli’s heroic efforts in the second innings, where he scored an impressive 76 runs off 82 balls, India faltered. Facing a horror show, India’s batting collapsed, reminiscent of a chilling film, with eight batters falling for single-digit scores. South African bowlers, led by the outstanding Nandre Burger, wreaked havoc, and Burger claimed seven wickets in his debut match, including four in the second innings.

Kohli’s valiant knock earned him a standing ovation from his teammates, but it couldn’t save India from the inevitable defeat. India succumbed to a total of 131 runs, falling 1-0 behind in the series. However, amidst the disappointment, a silver lining emerged as Kohli showcased his form in Tests after recent success in T20 and ODI formats.

Watch: Virat Kohli Lofts Ravichandran Ashwin For A Six Ahead Of The Cape Town Test

Looking ahead, India aims to level the series in the upcoming second Test in Cape Town starting from January 3, 2024. Kohli’s preparation for the crucial match garnered attention with a viral video, where he was seen confidently practicing in the nets, including an impressive six against Ravichandran Ashwin. The fans and onlookers anticipate an intense clash as India seeks redemption in the upcoming encounter. India will need to play out of their skins to level the series.

Virat Kohli at nets. Lofts Ashwin for a Six.#IndianCricketTeam #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/W9MkUGMvwB

— Kushan Sarkar (@kushansarkar) January 1, 2024

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Rohit Sarkar is a passionate cricket writer with years of experience covering the sport. Born and raised in India, Rohit developed a love for cricket at a young age and has been following the game ever since.Rohit has covered some of the biggest cricket events around the world, including the ICC World Cup, the IPL, and the Ashes.His writing style is both informative and engaging, making complex cricket concepts easy to understand for fans and newcomers alike. Rohit is known for his attention to detail and his ability to capture the excitement and drama of live matches in his writing.Overall, Rohit's love for cricket shines through in his writing and his passion for the sport is contagious. His work has been published in numerous publications and websites, making him one of the most respected and sought-after cricket writers in the industry.

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