In the second Test match against the South Africa at Cape Town were the 23 wickets in a day caught eyes of all pundits and fans. In such a captivating action, the innings of Virat Kohli gardened a lot of appreciation from fans and cricket Pundits. The fans turned up in huge number to watch the showman bat in the first innings of second Test.
Fans were treated to an outstanding display by the Indian cricket team on Day 1. Amid the cheers and applause, the spotlight was undeniably on Virat Kohli, the epitome of modern cricket. The legendary India batter scored a brave 46 runs in the first innings were the Indian batting collapsed from all 153/4 to 153 all out.
After day’s play, when the Indian team were heading back to the team hotel by their team bus, then fans were seen yelling out Virat’s name and were waving at him. In the video it can also be seen that Virat also waved back at the fans. It is sometime astonishing to see the level of fan following that the former India skipper has across the globe.
Watch the video here;
Virat Kohli's craze in South Africa.
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India defeat South Africa by seven wickets in second Test
The Indian team made a stunning comeback in the Test series, clinching a comprehensive seven-wicket win against South Africa to level the series 1-1. This victory stands out as the fastest in terms of balls bowled in a Test match and represents the second time India has squared a series on South African soil since 2011.
In the first innings of the second Test, Mohammed Siraj delivered his best bowling performance in whites, securing an impressive 7/46. For his outstanding contribution, the Indian pacer was rightfully named the Player of the Match. Furthermore, Dean Elgar and Jasprit Bumrah shared the Player of the Series Award. Elgar showcased brilliance with the bat, amassing 201 runs at an average of 67, including one century. The legendary Indian fast bowler had an exceptional series, particularly in the second Test where he claimed 8/86. Bumrah concluded the series as the leading wicket-taker with a total of 12 wickets.