Twitter Reactions: Virat Kohli hits his 24th ODI ton as India end at 295

Virat Kohli smashed a brilliant 105-ball hundred to take India to a strong position in the 3rd ODI at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. India suffered an early blow yet again. But, it was Rohit Sharma who was dismissed prematurely today. This once again brought Virat Kohli to the crease early in the innings with a responsibility to anchor the innings.

Kohli batted with authority like he always does. Together with Dhawan, he put up a 119-run partnership. Dhawan was clean bowled by John Hasting in the 27th over and the partnership ended. Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli yet again partnered and shared another 109 runs stand to take India to a strong position.

The chants of Kohli! Kohli! intensified at the MCG when he hit a boundary off Kane Richardson’s bowling to race to 99 runs. He guided the next delivery for a single to reach his century and celebrated with his usual enthusiasm, leaping high and punching the air. Kohli continued in his aggressive batting after the century.

However, he couldn’t stay till the end of the innings as Hastings managed to deceive him with a slower one and got him caught by Bailey at extra cover. His century set the perfect platform for India for their third consecutive 300 plus total.

This century broke a couple of records. Virat became the fastest to 24 hundreds and also overtook AB de Villiers in the list of fastest to 7000 runs. India are currently 2-0 behind in the 5 match series  and this happened to be the last chance for them to save the series.

MS Dhoni played a quick-fire knock towards the end of the innings scoring 23 off 9, it gave India the last push they needed. 296 is what Australia need to chase, the second innings has a lot to watch out for.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Virat’s hundred and India’s innings:

Ishant sharma after looking at indian total of 295 #IndvsAus pic.twitter.com/c1aGa4wPvc

— Zaid Hamid (@ZaidZamaanHamid) January 17, 2016

Ishu: No pressure today
Dhoni: Kyu be?
Ishu: You said 330 runs last match & scored just 295.. Bowlers cant always pick ur slack OK #AUSvIND

— cricBC (@cricBC) January 17, 2016

#AusvInd, 3rd ODI: IND – 295/6 (50) | Ravindra Jadeja – 3 (5) , Rishi Dhawan – 3 (5) pic.twitter.com/NxNHDOntmp

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) January 17, 2016

8th time a team has scored 265+ against Aus at MCG. Aus chased down the targets five times in the last 7 instances. #IndvsAus

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) January 17, 2016

Dhoni Slapping Hard On His Hater's Face. #IndvsAus #AUSvIND

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) January 17, 2016

Highlight of the first innings ?. Dhawan scraps 68, Kohli's well paced ton, Rahane chips with 50, Dhoni cameo. #AUSvIND

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) January 17, 2016

1 6 4 1 1 0 4 6 W – A 9-ball cameo of 23 from Dhoni, Hastings has his fourth wicket, his best figures in ODIs as well. #AUSvIND

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) January 17, 2016

MCG stands up and applauds a wonderful innings from .@imVkohli #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/is7JCO3M8h

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 17, 2016

Fastest to 7000 fastest 24th ton ! Special player he makes India proud @imVkohli

— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) January 17, 2016

Well played @imVkohli ??Good positive batting display?Fantastic 100&importantly when the team required it the most.Keep it up? #IndvsAus

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 17, 2016

More Awesome Pics : @imVkohli Celebrates after Scoring his 24th ODI Century #IndvsAus pic.twitter.com/XojeOo85vM

— Cricmates (@Cricmates) January 17, 2016

https://twitter.com/Cricketopia/status/688617589111533568

7000 ODI runs for Virat Kohli, in 161 innings – the fastest to reach the mark in ODI history, beating AB de Villiers (166 inns). #AUSvIND

— Cricket Record (@cricinfo_record) January 17, 2016

Fewest innings to 7000 ODI runs
161 Virat Kohli
166 AB deV
174 Sourav Ganguly
183 Brian Lara
187 Des Haynes
188 Jacques Kallis#AusvInd

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) January 17, 2016

Kohli is the fastest to 7000 ODI runs…well, there was always a sense of inevitability about this record. ??????? #AUSvIND

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 17, 2016

Comes in at 4 & does his job of playing for the team. Everybody loves this guy. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Kse2LXQh4r

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 17, 2016

The century stand is up between Kohli and Rahane as Virat launches a six to finish the over. IND 2-241 (44) #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/WMgGvfd4ZD

— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) January 17, 2016

This is Shikhar Dhawan

He never perform when needed
He waste balls
He hits the ball towards the fielders only

Don't be like Shikhar Dhawan

— Pinku ? (@LEDtvn) January 17, 2016

FACT: Whenever Shikhar Dhawan Scored A 50 Outside India, India Went On To Win The Game. #IndvsAus #AUSvIND

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) January 17, 2016

Dhawan has one half century in the last 17 International innings…including ODI, Tests and T20. #AusvInd

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 17, 2016

Fine half centuries by Kohli & particularly Dhawan who vindicates faith put in him. India look set for big score. But onus again on bowlers

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) January 17, 2016