Virat Kohli's old tweet on Aiden Markram goes viral following his century against India in Cape Town test

Aiden Markram scored a sensational century under pressure against India in the second test in Cape Town.

During the ongoing second test match between India and South Africa in Cape Town, Aiden Markram showcased his batting capabilities and scored a brilliant century under pressure in the host’s second innings.

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What made this achievement even more interesting was a tweet from Virat Kohli during the 2018 Australia’s tour of South Africa, where he expressed his admiration for Markram’s batting. The tweet has resurfaced and is going viral as Markram once again stole the limelight with his outstanding performance.

Virat Kohli’s old tweet on Aiden Markram goes viral

The tweet in question dates back to the 24 March, 2018 when 3rd test between South Africa and Australia was played in Cape Town. Aiden Markram had scored a commendable 84 runs in the second innings, drawing praise from Indian batter Virat Kohli, who tweeted, “Aiden Markram is a delight to watch!” Fast forward to the current India tour of South Africa in 2023–24, where Markram’s bat once again did the talking, this time with a stunning century in Cape Town.

In the ongoing second test, South Africa found themselves in a challenging situation in their second innings, with Markram leading the charge. His well-crafted innings of 106 runs off 103 balls left cricket fans in awe. The resurfacing of Virat Kohli’s tweet added an another element to Markram’s stellar performance, creating a buzz on social media. The sentiments expressed by Kohli back in 2018, appreciating Markram’s classical yet effective batting style showcased the camaraderie and admiration among cricketers.

Markram’s elegant stroke play, coupled with his ability to anchor the innings, mirrored the attributes that had impressed Kohli years ago. The tweet gained traction, with fans reminiscing about the mutual respect between two exceptional cricketers.

South Africa are currently bundled out on 176 runs in their second innings. India need 79 runs to win this test match and level the series 1-1.

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