Virat Kohli receives a standing ovation from supporters on the initial day of the IND vs SA Cape Town Test. Former India skipper Virat Kohli is arguably the most popular cricketer in the world.
The top batter has a huge fan base that never fails to give him a resounding greeting on and off the field. Virat Kohli has been one of India’s star batsmen in the current two-match Test series against South Africa.
Virat Kohli receives a standing ovation from supporters
Kohli is the Men in Blue’s highest run-scorer, with 160 runs from three innings at an average of 53.33.
Kohli was greeted warmly by his fans as he approached the team bus following stumps on Day 1 of the current Cape Town Test against South Africa on Wednesday.
Aside from his batting prowess, he has captured viewers with his aura, continually energizing the audience.
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat first in the series’ second and final Test. On the difficult surface, the Indian bowlers tortured the hosts with their blazing new ball spells.
Mohammed Siraj blasted into South Africa’s batting lineup, scooping up six wickets as the hosts were bowled out for a meager 55. In contrast, India was bowled out for 153 after losing the last six wickets for 0 runs.
Kohli was India’s highest batting performer, hitting 46 runs off 59 deliveries. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill also made significant contributions of 39 and 36 points, respectively.
South Africa dropped three wickets in their second innings of play on the first day, finishing at 62/3, 36 runs behind India’s total. Aiden Markram and David Bedingham will bat again on Day 2.
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