The Men in Blue have taken a lead in their ongoing three series T20I match against South Africa by putting out a marvellous show in the stadium of Mohali. In the second edition of T20I, India recorded its first win in the home ground against South African team, taking the score to 1-0. Earlier both the teams were standing on the same point, as the first match could not even pass through the toss round due to heavy rains in Dharamsala.
1-0 🇮🇳🇮🇳 #TeamIndia wrap the 2nd T20I by 7 wickets #INDvSA @paytm pic.twitter.com/GW0FBddf3k
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 18, 2019
Well, for Indians this was not the only charm of the match. The audience also saw a remarkable field execution from our the Indian captain Virat Kohli. Adding another feather to his cap, Virat just like his name performed grandly on the field. The unbeaten star scored 72 runs bringing a joyous victory to India. Along with it, Kohli surpassed his own teammate, Rohit Sharma, to become the highest run-scorer in the T20I format.
Another record broken!
Virat Kohli has now scored more runs in men's T20Is than any other cricketer 👏 👏 pic.twitter.com/1fBBGJjyOQ
— ICC (@ICC) September 18, 2019
What is it about Virat Kohli and T20I run chases in Mohali? 🤷♂️
He finishes on 72* as India beat South Africa by seven wickets with an over to spare!#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/IMfFFzn2wY
— ICC (@ICC) September 18, 2019
The Run-machine did not just stop there. He also recorded the 22 half-centuries in the T20 matches. Scoring a run of 50 from 40 balls is another feat of Mr Kohli which India witnessed last night.
50 for Virat Kohli!
India are inching closer to victory. Just another 26 needed from the last 23 balls.#INDvSA | FOLLOW LIVE ⬇️https://t.co/41fL88xUlU pic.twitter.com/xbx8fFn98C
— ICC (@ICC) September 18, 2019
22 and counting.
No cricketer has passed 50 more times in T20Is than Virat Kohli. pic.twitter.com/w965wAUFdH
— ICC (@ICC) September 19, 2019
Setting the field on fire and breaking records after records, the Indian skipper, who was in his top form, also brought his average to 50 runs in all the three formats of the match.
Tests: 53.14
ODIs: 60.31
T20Is: 50.85Virat Kohli once again averages over 50 in all three international formats 🤯 pic.twitter.com/3R8GnYwtvE
— ICC (@ICC) September 18, 2019
The next match between India and South Africa is going to be held on 22 September in the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Here they come!
