Published 21:15 IST, September 11th 2023
'Greatest ODI Batsman Of All Time': Internet Explodes As 'King Kohli' Hits 122 Vs Pakistan
Virat Kohli's stellar knock against Pakistan was one of the most captivating ones as he secured a ton and also reached 13,000 runs in the process.
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Virat Kohli is doing unimaginable things, and the cricket aficionados are loving it. In the ongoing Asia Cup 2023, the batsman has showcased a powerful display against arch-nemesis Pakistan, and Team India has posed a score of 356/2, which is the highest against PAK. KL Rahul emerged as the comeback star, but it was King Kohli who shined with his monumental innings.
3 things you need to know
- India scored 356/2 against pakistan in Asia Cup
- Opening batters Shiubman Gill & Rohit Sharma scored half centuries each
- Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were the centurions in the 1st innings
Netizens ecstatic after Virat Kohli's stellar knock against PAK
The India vs Pakistan was bugged with a rain delay. But it did not derail the team's momentum by any means. Openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill posed good runs while Rahul and Kohli took care of the rest. Virat's standout performance in the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match elicited ecstatic and cheerful performance from the fans.
The cricket fraternity hailed Kohli's classic knock
Outstanding 100’s from KL Rahul and Virat Kohli. Both Made batting looking so soothing and pleasing.
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) September 11, 2023
And 356 is a huge score, India’s joint highest against Pakistan , equalling the one they scored in the “Arrival of Dhoni” innings at Vizag . pic.twitter.com/HaPQCkhfha
Amazing Bharat. That’s the way to do it.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 11, 2023
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were unstoppable. Congratulations to Virat for 13000 ODI runs. #BHAvsPAK pic.twitter.com/w53XKjHfgJ
Heartiest congratulations to @imVkohli and @klrahul for your sensational centuries! 💯 Your batting prowess is a true inspiration for all cricket enthusiasts & fans. Keep shining! 🌟🇮🇳 #Kohli100 #KL100 #IndvsPak
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) September 11, 2023
Something about Pakistan kindles the best in Kohli. This is another special. Now, up to the bowlers. Gripping 2nd half ahead.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 11, 2023
The fans also could not resist expressing their joy
The real KING#ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/tfEfnSEMmP
— Jeyamani (@Jemmy1312) September 11, 2023
Now #ViratKohli has become death, the destroyer of his haters. https://t.co/wE4wm17Egv pic.twitter.com/Obx6h5Gwu8
— Om (@ViratStann18) September 11, 2023
Everytime people make fun of him ..
— Komal✨ (@KomalVT) September 11, 2023
Everytime people troll him ...
& Everytime people Target him ..
And he answers every hater through his performance 👏👑 #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/Yr26jRUKUW
Yes, The Day was 'RESERVED' to
— Sandeep Biradar (@Sandeeprb02) September 11, 2023
Witness the 'Moment of Spectacle'.
This was 'KL'assic & 'K'Nock 🔥🇮🇳#INDvPAK#BHAvsPAK #viratkohli #ViratKohli #KLRahul #virat #rahul #India #Bharat #GOAT𓃵 pic.twitter.com/jgk2f9KgMT
List of records in IND vs PAK match
- This is India's highest partnership in Asia Cup cricket
- Virat Kohli completed the fastest 13000 runs in ODI cricket
- This is Kohli's 4th consecutive century at a venue in ODIs (joint highest for any batter)
- India's score of 356/2 is highest against Pakistan
IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 match round-up
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul shared an unbeaten 233-run stand off 194 balls after India started the reserve day on 147 for two. It was India’s joint highest total against Pakistan in ODIs. Part time spinner Iftikhar Ahmed leaked 52 runs in 5.4 overs and was the most expensive bowler for Pakistan.
Brief Scores: India: 356 for 2 in 50 overs (Kohli 122*, Rahul 111*; S. Khan 1/71).
(With Inputs from PTI)
19:08 IST, September 11th 2023