[Watch] Virat Kohli Makes An Iconic Entry At Centurion After Early Batting Collapse

Virat Kohli | Source: X.com

India and South Africa are engaged in the first Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion, marking the beginning of their two-match series within the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle, with vital points at stake for both teams.

The match experienced a slight delay due to rain, impacting the toss proceedings. Captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bowl, a decision that worked in South Africa's favour as the Indian team struggled with a top-order collapse amid overcast conditions. 

Captain Rohit Sharma fell early, scoring only five runs off 14 balls, as Kagiso Rabada dismissed him with a short ball. Yashasvi Jaiswal, showing promise initially, departed thanks to Nandre Burger, managing only 14 runs. 

The Indian batting icon, Virat Kohli took charge when the team was at a low, languishing at 23 for the loss of two wickets. His entry at Centurion was met with a resounding applause, and the crowd rose to their feet, cheering for the batting giant. 

Watch video of Kohli's grand entry

As Kohli took charge, Shubman Gill made an early exit, scoring just two runs. Shreyas Iyer joined Kohli in the middle, contributing in a solid partnership of 68 runs for the fourth wicket, but Kagiso Rabada removed the duo in a quick spam post Lunch.

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