Virat Kohli’s celebration lightened the mood during India’s tense bowling effort in Visakhapatnam.
Virat Kohli broke the internet again with a unique on-field celebration during the third ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam as he mimicked Temba Bavuma. After taking a simple catch to dismiss Proteas captain, Kohli humorously imitated the batter’s walking style, leaving teammates and spectators in splits.
Bavuma had anchored the South African innings with a cautious 48 runs from 67 balls. He built a solid 113-run partnership with Quinton de Kock. The breakthrough came on the final ball of the 21st over, with Ravindra Jadeja enticing an edge to backward point. Kohli secured the catch and then launched into his playful mimicry, instantly lightening the mood at the ACA-VDCA Stadium.
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Prasidh Krishna Strikes Twice to Shift Momentum
The wicket was crucial for India, as Bavuma has been a consistent performer against them. Seamer Prasidh Krishna then pushed the advantage further.
After an expensive first spell, he returned in the 27th over to concede only two runs. In his next over, he trapped Matthew Breetzke leg before wicket. Four balls later, he had Aiden Markram chip a simple catch to Kohli at cover.
These quick strikes brought India firmly back into the contest as South Africa currently reels at 241/7 at the end of 41 overs.
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