Chahal's Social Media Celebration for Kohli's Historic Century
Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal turned into Virat Kohli's biggest cheerleader on social media this Sunday, creating a wave of laughter and admiration with his posts. The occasion was Kohli's record-shattering performance during India's commanding total of 349/8 against South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi.
Chahal, known for his close bond with the batting maestro, couldn't contain his excitement as Kohli marched towards his 52nd ODI century - a milestone that now places him alone at the top as the batsman with most centuries in a single format.
Kohli's Masterclass Innings
The foundation of Chahal's social media storm was laid by Kohli's magnificent batting display. The former captain played a sublime innings of 135 runs off just 120 balls, showcasing his trademark clean hitting and precise placement throughout his stay at the crease.
Kohli's innings began with an early slice of luck but gradually built into a masterclass of controlled aggression. After reaching his fifty, the batsman shifted gears dramatically, launching two massive sixes off Gerald Bosch and treating the spinners with particular authority.
The acceleration after his century was particularly brutal, with Kohli hammering 20 runs in a single over against George Linde Subrayen. This late surge helped push India beyond 260 by the 40th over, setting the platform for the massive total.
Chahal's Hilarious Social Media Commentary
Chahal's first post captured the mood perfectly with his trademark humour. He wrote in Hindi: "Bus mujhse 52 century's jayda. Waiting kab @imVkohli bhaiya aap 100 century's jayda honge mujhse #INDVSSAODI", which translates to "Just 52 centuries ahead of me. Waiting for when you'll be 100 centuries ahead of me."
While playful on the surface, this comment carried deeper significance as it referenced the long-standing benchmark of Sachin Tendulkar's 100 international hundreds. Kohli currently sits second on the all-time list with 82 centuries across all formats combined.
The leg-spinner kept the tributes flowing with another post that read: "Jahan Charche Bade hote hai .. Wahan Virat bhaiya KHADE hote hai," roughly translating to "Where discussions are big, Virat brother stands tall."
Chahal also shared multiple Instagram stories, including one that captured the exact moment Kohli reached his century, filmed directly from his television screen. Another story celebrated Rohit Sharma's half-century with the playful caption "Sharma Rohitaa Sharamaaaa".
Supporting Cast and Match Context
While Kohli's milestone dominated the day, other Indian batsmen made significant contributions to the team's imposing total. Captain KL Rahul scored a fluent 60, while Rohit Sharma made 57 runs in his characteristic aggressive style.
The match in Ranchi saw India post a commanding 349/8, putting immense pressure on the South African batting lineup. However, beyond the scoreboard and match situation, the day truly belonged to Kohli's historic achievement and Chahal's enthusiastic online celebration of his "Virat bhaiya".
Chahal's social media activity turned Kohli's individual milestone into a collective celebration for cricket fans nationwide, demonstrating the strong camaraderie within the Indian cricket team while highlighting one of the most significant batting achievements in recent cricket history.
