‌SL vs IND | Twitter reacts to fuming Kohli joining charged-up Parag in epic wicket celebration

08/07/2024

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Sports often bring out an adrenaline rush in athletes, pushing them to their physical and mental limits. Riyan Parag and Virat Kohli experienced something similar as the duo looked charged-up while celebrating crucial wickets during the third ODI against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium.

Winning the coin-flip and electing to bat first did prove to be a great decision from Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka. An 82-run second-wicket stand followed the opening partnership of 89 runs, pushing the Indian contingent on the back foot. In search of crucial breakthroughs, Riyan Parag proved lethal with the ball. He removed Avishka Fernando and Asalanka to make inroads into the home side, leaving Kohli pumped up.

Despite an extended period of dot balls after the fall of the first wicket, Kusal Mendis and Avishka turned the table with a measured approach during the middle overs. With Sri Lanka’s score reading 165/1 in 35 overs, Parag was summoned for a second spell, replacing Axar Patel. Despite a four towards deep mid-wicket that took Avishka to 96, Parag had the last laugh by curtailing him four runs short of a century to earn his debut wicket.

In Parag’s next over, Asalanka failed to judge the turn and got beaten on the outside edge off a good length delivery. As the white cherry skidded off the surface and thudded the pad, the ploy to review the original out decision backfired as the ball tracking displayed three reds. Soon, Parag was seen charged up with Kohli following him. The 35-year-old was seething in celebration, resembling his own self and leaving the Twitterverse into a frenzy.

Kohli's celebration

pic.twitter.com/zhmvWEcnjs
— Gill Bill (@bill_gill76078) August 7, 2024

One more wiket for him

pic.twitter.com/6MLKOQJcVI
— Gill Bill (@bill_gill76078) August 7, 2024

Fantastic spell

RIYAN PARAG ON A ROLL...!!!!

- 3 wickets from 6.3 overs, What a spell on his Debut. 👊 pic.twitter.com/WRiRHaSarq
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 7, 2024

Pure all-rounder

3 wickets for Riyan Parag on ODI debut. 🫡

- A spell to remember by Parag!
— Ahmad Raza (@ahmadrazarjd) August 7, 2024

Good spell

2 wickets in 2 over Riyan parag. pic.twitter.com/nNnDyy3O0K
— Cric-Corner (@cricketxtra1) August 7, 2024

In the debut itself

3 wickets for Riyan Parag on ODI debut. 🫡

- A spell to remember by Parag! pic.twitter.com/ERaLCMtCCP
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 7, 2024

On a roll

Riyan parag the all-rounder 🫡🕺💥
— Aravind Vindula (@aravind_vindula) August 7, 2024

His attitude

You are allowed to keep the attitude of Virat Kohli if you can perform like him.

Lord Riyan Parag didn't disappoint king Kohli.Kohli believed he will be the match winner and he has delivered it. pic.twitter.com/4X74ed0sYO
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) August 7, 2024

Their clevration