As Warrican bowled to Kohli, the ball was flighted just outside off, presenting a tempting opportunity. Kohli seized the chance and elegantly drove the ball through the region of extra cover. The timing and placement were impeccable, finding the gap with precision, resulting in a boundary. This marked Kohli’s first four of the game, setting the tone for his innings.
Following that boundary, Virat Kohli celebrated in a delightfully amusing manner, as if he had accomplished a significant milestone. His reaction caught the attention of the commentators, who couldn’t help but burst into laughter upon witnessing Kohli’s antics.
Fortunately, the context of this display of dominance takes place on a cricket pitch, as outside of the field it would be seen as bullying. Once again, a significant gap in skill is evident, with India firmly establishing themselves in a commanding position.
The opening batsmen confidently navigated the entire morning session, and shortly thereafter, Jaiswal achieved a nearly flawless century on his debut, leaving no doubt about his place at this level. Notably, Indian captain Rohit Sharma also reached his second century away from home but was eventually dismissed by the part-time spin of Alick Athanaze.
Calling it a night! That celebration by @imVkohli after hitting his first boundary on the 81st ball.
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This breakthrough provided a brief period of control for the hosts, as Shubman Gill fell cheaply, caught by an attentive second slip fielder. However, the unyielding Jaiswal and Virat Kohli then took charge after Tea, frustrating the home team.