BGT 2024-25: "King is back" Fans erupt on Twitter as Virat Kohli hammers century in Perth

Published at :November 24, 2024 at 3:08 PM

Modified at :November 24, 2024 at 3:08 PM

(Courtesy : BCCI)

Virat Kohli registered his second test century at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

On Sunday, at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Virat Kohli broke out of a rut and hit his first test century since July 2023. And this is only his third test ton since 2020, a period in which he’s averaging 32, well below his lofty standards.

Nonetheless, this was a timely ton that was much-needed for Virat Kohli, who had been having a woeful year in test cricket.

What this ton also did was swell India’s lead to 533 runs in the ongoing Perth test that has all but put a loss out of equation.

Kohli came into bat at the score of 275/25 after the top three – Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal – had put India in a commanding position in their second innings and had frustrated the Aussie bowlers for over 80 overs.

Kohli played confident shots right from the onset of his innings and rarely gave the hosts any chances. While he lost Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel for single-digit scores, Kohli found able partners in Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy with whom he made partnerships of 89 (176) and 77* (54) respectively.

Kohli scored 100* off 143 balls with the help of eight fours and two sixes. He brought up his century with a sweep shot boundary, and that also brought India’s declaration. Kohli celebrated animatedly, including giving flying kisses to his wife Anushka Sharma, who was present at the venue.

He said, “Anushka has been right by my side through thick and thin. She knows everything that goes on behind the scenes. Knows what goes on in the head when you’re not performing well. I’m not a guy who hangs around for the sake of it. I take pride in performing for the country.”

Twitter erupted in celebration as Virat Kohli scripted a stunning century in the Perth test:

He's back! Virat Kohli hits his 30th Test ton!#AUSvIND | #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/X6P7RnajnX
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 24, 2024

Virat Kohli scores 81st CenturyIndians right now: pic.twitter.com/53SznBX7yJ
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 24, 2024

Hello Australia 🇦🇺KING KOHLI has brought up his 7th Test century on Aussie soil and second at the Perth Stadium. A classic knock from the champion batter 🫡🫡Live – https://t.co/gTqS3UPruo… #AUSvIND | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/QHMm7vrhcw
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 24, 2024

SAVE THIS FRAME AND NEVER EVER WRITE OFF VIRAT KOHLI. 🐐🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/bD32BaCgxY
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 24, 2024

When Kohli is in this zone, you understand why the phrase "He is Him" was invented. Inevitability and invincibility. It's always been around the corner, he's been batting well. What a champion. BRB crying.
— Himanish Ganjoo (@hganjoo_153) November 24, 2024

King Kohli reminding everyone why the crown fits—patience tested, century earned! pic.twitter.com/T4BwM99PCk
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) November 24, 2024

81ST HUNDRED BY KING KOHLI…!!! 🐐– 30th Test century by the GOAT, he's well and truly arrived in Australia. What a knock, the greatest for a reason! 🙇‍♂️🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/otiEwfPThg
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 24, 2024

India had two things on their wishlist. A Kohli century and a win. They have ticked one box. And this lead should be enough to tick another.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 24, 2024

When Kohli ended his streak, they said it was against a weak opposition.When Kohli got a hundred against Australia, they said it was on a flat track.Pretty much sure they will find something to say even after this one as well. Until they find, let us celebrate.
— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) November 24, 2024

This is what you call SELFLESS. In a bad patch, nearing a ton that too at Perth still Virat Kohli is trying to attack thinking to get quick runs to declare earlier.
— arfan (@Im__Arfan) November 24, 2024

Virat Kohli is happy. Team India in a dominating position. Australia calling their astrologers for help. Cricket is beautiful. Life is beautiful. Test cricket is breathing. Labuschagne is learning wicket-keeping.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) November 24, 2024

VIRAT KOHLI – THE GREATEST EVER. pic.twitter.com/3oqo2opKOk
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 24, 2024

Sometimes you have to burn yourself to the ground before you can rise like a phoenix from the ashes. King Virat Kohli. pic.twitter.com/ob1BuNBHa3
— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) November 24, 2024

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