Published 17:00 IST, November 23rd 2019
Centurion King Kohli stunned by Superman Taijul Islam's insane grab out of thin air
Virat Kohli's stay in the middle ended after Taijul Islam took an absolute blinder during the second Test match at the Eden Gardens on Saturday. He scored 136.
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King Kohli finally me his bat do talking in longest format of game during ongoing pink-ball Test match against Banglesh at Eden Gardens on Saturday. This was a much-needed kck for Kohli which helped him rediscover his rhythm in red-ball cricket. After getting to his century, he dealt in boundaries and looked set for ar big score. However, his stay in middle was ended courtesy of an outstanding catch from Taijul Islam.
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Taijul's catch ends Kohli magic
It happened on third ball of 81st over which was bowled by Ebat Hossain. Hossain h bowled a b delivery onto Kohli's ps and he flicked it for a maximum. In first instance, it appeared that he would get desired result but Taijul Islam who was stationed at backward square leg ran towards his right, dived to his right and took an absolute blinder while a stunned Kohli h option but to walk back to pavilion for 136. video was posted by BCCI on ir official Twitter handle.
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Virat Kohli creates history
You have heard that right. After Virat Kohli registered his 27th Test century, Indian skipper ended up breaking a lot of records as well. This was also 20th Test century as Indian captain and 41st international century as captain which is joint-most. Meanwhile, this was also his 70th international century and he also became first Indian to hit a century in Day-Night Test. At same time, this was also Virat's first century in game's longest format since December 2018. His last ton h come against Australia 'Down Under' where he became first Indian skipper to win a Test series in Australia.
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16:39 IST, November 23rd 2019