Virat Kohli Mimics Cristiano Ronaldo, IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj joined in to celebrate the early fall of the wicket with Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired celebrations, in the first One Day International (ODI) match between India and Australia.
The hosts made a remarkable start by dismantling the Australian batting order and restricting them to a paltry 188 runs. The credit for initiating this caravan goes to Mohammed Siraj.
He gave India their first breakthrough by dismissing Travis Head in the second over itself. Head was caught off guard by an outside off-stump delivery, which eventually hit the stumps. With the first wicket, Australia’s score was reduced to a mere 5/1.
What followed was a delightful celebration by Mohammed Siraj and a jovial Virat Kohli, who invoked the legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo as they celebrated the wicket in his trademark style. While Siraj quickly performed Ronaldo’s trademark “Siu,” Virat Kohli marked the early fall of the wicket with his “Nap” celebration.
The images of this celebration surfaced all over the internet, and across all social media platforms.
IND vs AUS: The Aussies Could Not Get The Grip Over The Match Since The Start
Australia faced a significant setback in their first innings, as most of their batters failed to perform when it mattered the most. With every passing second, the team was going down. It seemed like they were unable to bail themselves out of the situation.
Unfortunately, after the fall of the second wicket, the Australian innings came tumbling down. As they kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
However, amidst the chaos, opener Mitchell Marsh provided a glimmer of hope for the team. He scored remarkable 81 runs at 124.62 SR!
Also Read: Manchester United Celebrate Carabao Cup Win as Six-Year Trophy Drought Ended
His 65-ball innings included 10 fours and five sixes, which kept him going until the 20th over. Before being caught by Mohammad Siraj off Ravindra Jadeja.
Marsh dominated the scoreboard, as Inglis and Smith made modest contributions. Despite their efforts, the team struggled to make a significant impact.
On the other hand, India’s Mohammad Shami and Mohammad Siraj took three wickets each, while Ravindra Jadeja picked up two scalps.
In conclusion, Australia’s first innings was a challenging experience, but they still have a chance to turn things around in the upcoming innings. With the right mindset and strategy, they can overcome this setback and emerge victorious.
