Virat Kohli breaks records: Achieves 2000 runs in a calendar year for the 7th time in India vs South Africa match.
Virat Kohli showcased his batting prowess yet again, becoming the first player in cricket history to amass 2000 runs in seven different calendar years. Despite India’s defeat to South Africa in the 1st Test, Kohli’s resilient performance stood out. Facing the formidable pace trio of Rabada, Jansen, and Burger, Kohli notched up 76 runs off 82 balls, contributing significantly to India’s total. This achievement adds to his illustrious record, having previously achieved the feat in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Kohli’s consistency and ability to surpass the 2000-run mark year after year mark him as a true cricketing stalwart.
HISTORY.
Virat Kohli becomes the first player to complete 2000 runs in 7 calendar years. 🐐🫡 pic.twitter.com/GNKwcj56a1
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On day 3 of the match, India’s skipper Rohit Sharma faced another challenging stint against South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada. Struggling to decipher Rabada inward angling delivery, Rohit found himself bowled out as the ball crashed into the stumps. This dismissal marked Rohit’s seventh fall in eleven innings against the formidable Rabada, highlighting the bowler’s dominance over the veteran right-handed batter.
Meanwhile, young talent Yashasvi Jaiswal encountered a tough moment as he attempted to leave a delivery, only to see it glance off his glove and head straight into the wicketkeeper’s hands. The unpredictable nature of the game unfolded as Jaiswal grappled with the challenging delivery, showcasing the relentless competition between bat and ball on the cricketing stage.
Shubman Gill’s promising innings came to an abrupt end as he failed to execute a shot across the straight line, resulting in his dismissal by Marco Jansen for 26 runs off 37 balls. India’s second innings faced a setback with South Africa quickly claiming wickets, removing Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul in rapid succession. The swift fall of key batters added to India’s challenges as they aimed to recover from a challenging start in the match.
