Twitter Reactions: Virat Kohli's century drought extends further

Virat Kohli’s century drought has been further extended by at least two more days after the India skipper failed to touch the triple-digit mark in his latest outing. The 32-year old has not scored an ODI century since his twin hundreds against West Indies in August 2019. Kohli has not scored a century in international cricket since 489 days.

One of the most prolific century makers in international cricket, Kohli scored last of his 71 centuries in November 2019 during the historic day-night Test against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens. Kohli’s latest failure to score a century came in the ongoing second ODI against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.

The India skipper came out to bat in just the fourth over after Shikhar Dhawan departed for just 4. As usual, Kohli started on a positive note and looked in good touch just like the first ODI. The right-handed batsman mixed caution with aggression to keep the scoreboard ticking at a good rate. He reached his fifty off 62 balls.

It was Kohli’s fourth consecutive fifty in international cricket. It was also the seventh occasion when Kohli scored four or more centuries in a row. On the very next delivery after reaching his fifty, he launched Adil Rashid for a six to make his intentions clear. But just when it looked like the India star would finally score his 72nd century, Rashid ended his knock.

Trying to cut a length delivery, Kohli went on the backfoot but failed to make a good connection. He could only edge the ball behind the stumps to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler. The skipper departed for 66 off 79 balls. His innings was laced with three fours and a six. As Kohli failed to score a century once again, the fans took to Twitter to react to it.

Here are some of the reactions:

Kohli and the case of elusive hundred #INDvENG

— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) March 26, 2021

Souls were swapped here. #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/MbPwHeMzND

— Manya (@CSKian716) March 26, 2021

In last 11 ODI innings, Virat Kohli has 7 fifty plus scores but hundred is staying from King.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 26, 2021

Will that 100 come playing for England

— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) March 26, 2021

Real ID se aa Joe Root!

📸:Disney+Hotstar VIP#Cricket #ViratKohli #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/fqibhyNucU

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) March 26, 2021

489

— Days since kohli scored his last century (@kswl92) March 26, 2021

Adil Rashid has now claimed Virat Kohli's wicket nine times in international cricket, across all three formats. Only Tim Southee (10) higher

— Ali Martin (@Cricket_Ali) March 26, 2021

Virat Kohli's Last 12 ODI Innings:-

85
16
78
89
51
16
9
22
89
63
56
66

8 Fifties plus scores in last 12 ODI innings.#Cricket #INDvsENG #ViratKohli

— Dibyajyoti Das (@CricCrazyDebu) March 26, 2021

Virat kohli : Who want to break sachin's record of hundreds, I'll break sachin's record of fifties.

— Satyam (@satyaaamk) March 26, 2021

Virat Kohli's Favourite Movie ~ Adil Hai Mushkil…

— Babu Bhaiya (@Shahrcasm) March 26, 2021

Someone whenever Virat Kohli starts inching towards his 100. #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/1hf1iPMT2p

— Nipun Jain 🇮🇳 (@speakwithnipun) March 26, 2021

Virat Kohli since 2020

16, 78, 89, 51, 15, 9, 21, 89, 63, 56, 66

7 50s in the last 11 ODIs played. An out-form-player wouldn't be able to do that. Problem is not his form, problem is his luck.#INDvsENG #INDvENG #ViratKohli

— Soham (@Soham718) March 26, 2021

Missed 71st century again #ViratKohli #INDvENG #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/4rpRGCFJj5

— 🎸 (@ytyagi710) March 26, 2021

Intezar hogyi intezar ki 🥺💔

#ViratKohli #INDvENG #RishabhPant 😞 pic.twitter.com/yIX7fZzrgX

— Bharat Mahendru (@BharatMahendru) March 26, 2021

Virat kohli to his 71th hundred :–#INDvENG #Virat #KLRahul.. pic.twitter.com/bARlqOrW5r

— 🎻𝑆𝑢𝑚𝑚𝑦____🅜🅘 (@s_u_m_m_y_) March 26, 2021

And the wait continues…..#Viratkohli

— mythical (@mythicalakapk) March 26, 2021

Kuch nahi vroo… Woh firse fifty marke chala gaya …#INDvENG #viratkohli pic.twitter.com/8YnrOM1Hnf

— unseenRAHUL (@WohiRahuLHuu) March 26, 2021

India set for a big total

Talking about the game, India were on 231 for 4 in the 42nd over at the time of compiling this report. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant were batting at the moment. India are leading the three-match series after winning the series-opener by 66 runs. A win in the ongoing game will see India clinch the series with a match remaining.