Kohli crafted a skillful innings, where he amassed 52 runs off 55 deliveries
Virat Kohli playing a shot during third ODI (Photo: X/BCCI)
After missing out action in the first match and disappointing the fans in the next, Kohli was back to scoring runs and reaching milestones in the third ODI against England at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
Walking out to bat amidst thunderous cheers, the India talisman batter rose up to expectations. He crafted a skillful innings, where he amassed 52 runs off 55 deliveries.
Kohli's innings included 7 boundaries and a six.
However, the premier batsman failed to convert the good start into a century as he was deceived by spin. Rashid Khan spun a web with a middle and off juicy half-volley drawing Kohli forward and grabbing an edge, just to land safely in the hands of Salt, just like in the second game.
Nevertheless, Kohli delighted the crowds with his trademark cover-drives and some aggressive dancing down-the-track hits.
With the fifty, Kohli became the fastest Asian player to score 16,000 international runs. He also neared the 14,000 ODI run mark with the innings. The former India captain is only short of 37 runs to achieve the feat.
In addition, the 35-year-old batter also made a record to become the first Indian batsman to finish 4,000 ODI runs against England. Kohli's coming back to form is a positive sign for India before the start of the marquee ICC Champions Trophy later this month.
Moreover, Shubman Gill created history as he became the fastest batsman to reach 2,500 ODI runs.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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