“Kohli has bottled 3 fcken centuries this wc” fans react on Virat Kohli missing out his 49th ODI Hundred agaisnt Sri Lanka.
Cricket enthusiasts from all corners of India gathered at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, November 2, to partake in a momentous chapter of the 2023 World Cup. The atmosphere was electric, and the spotlight was firmly fixed on one man – Virat Kohli. The anticipation was palpable as Kohli stood just one century away from achieving his 49th ODI hundred, a milestone eagerly awaited by cricketing fans worldwide.
Virat Kohli wasted no time in reaffirming his status as one of the contemporary cricketing legends when the clash against Sri Lanka commenced. He effortlessly reached his half-century and appeared poised to go beyond. During the middle overs, Kohli’s aggressive batting style and exceptional skills overshadowed the spin bowlers, even in the sweltering Mumbai afternoon.The partnership between Shubman Gill and Kohli was a spectacle to behold. Their remarkable on-field chemistry led to a partnership of over 150 runs for the second wicket. This revival was much-needed after India lost Rohit Sharma early in the innings with only four runs on the board. However, the day’s high point arrived when the promising young cricketer Shubman Gill was at his prime. Gill was on the brink of achieving his maiden World Cup century, but it remained an elusive dream. Heartbreakingly, he fell just 8 runs short of this remarkable milestone.Gill’s dismissal in the 90s was a crucial moment in his budding career. In the 30th over, he edged a slower-ball bouncer from Dilshan Madushanka to the wicketkeeper, thus concluding the remarkable 188-run partnership between Kohli and Gill. A hush fell over the entire Wankhede Stadium, mourning the missed opportunity. Gill’s 11 boundaries and two sixes had showcased his exceptional talent, leaving a lasting impression on the spectators.For Virat Kohli, this day was historic, and it was made even more special with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar watching from the stands. He had a chance to equal his idol’s record for the most centuries in ODI history, and the anticipation in the stadium was palpable.However, cricket can be unforgiving, and that’s precisely what transpired. Unexpectedly, a left-arm Sri Lankan bowler removed Virat Kohli, leaving him just 12 runs short of his 49th ODI century. The once-thunderous Wankhede Stadium fell eerily silent when Madushanka’s slower delivery outwitted Kohli.Attempting a defensive shot too early, Kohli inadvertently sent the ball into the hands of the short cover fielder, who barely had to move. This marked the second time in a brief span that Kohli had come tantalizingly close to his 49th ODI century. Just weeks before, he had secured his 48th century against Bangladesh.In the wake of this dramatic turn of events, the cricketing community responded in the best way it knows how – with a flood of hilarious memes that went viral, capturing the bittersweet moment when Virat Kohli narrowly missed his 49th ODI hundred.
Here are some of the reactions and memes as Virat Kohli missed his century in India Vs Sri Lanka Match: