India’s batting shone brightly, powered by a 201-run partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, before Mitchell Starc dismissed Rahul in the 63rd over. Devdutt Padikkal then joined Jaiswal, contributing to a strong stand that extended India’s lead to 321 runs by lunch, with the score at 275/1. The afternoon session started dramatically as Padikkal fell to Hazlewood on the very first ball. However, Jaiswal continued his stellar form, reaching a magnificent 150, while Virat Kohli provided solid support to maintain India’s dominance.The former Indian skipper thereafter showcased his brilliance with a beautiful straight drive off Pat Cummins.
On the first ball of the 93rd over, Cummins bowled an overpitched delivery around the off stump, angling slightly towards the leg. Virat Kohli, with impeccable footwork, pressed forward and met the ball perfectly, executing a picture-perfect straight drive. The timing and placement were sublime as the red cherry rocketed past the bowler and raced to the boundary rope, leaving the fielders and the crowd in awe. The shot not only showcased Kohli’s class but also sparked a wave of nostalgia on Twitter, with fans reminiscing about his iconic drives
Perfection
Juicyy!!
This is art
Kohli’s Purest Straight Drive + Lady luck reaction.🥹pic.twitter.com/9z7PY1645F
— `Syed (@CoverDriveZ) November 24, 2024
TRADEMARK STRAIGHT DRIVE OF VIRAT KOHLI !! HAAYE MY DAY MADE 🥰🥰#ViratKohli𓃵 #PerthTest pic.twitter.com/6GGS5uMcBk
— Dr. GumGumFruit (@ScalpeLwizard) November 24, 2024
Straight
Vintage
Vintage Virat Kohli is Back.
This shot was straighter than straight people.#AUSvsIND #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/vCFwW56P9a— jataayu (@WoKyaHotaHai) November 24, 2024
Hold the Breath!! A cracking Straight Drive from Virat Kohli ❤️ pic.twitter.com/BnRA1I5x8j
— abhay singh (@abhaysingh_13) November 24, 2024
Pure poetry
GOATs
– , KL RAHUL & VIRAT KOHLI STRAIGHT DRIVE. 🥰
_ TWO REAL GOAT 🐐 #INDvAUS #KLRahul𓃵 #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/FM3obQBLew— klrNation (@klrNation) November 24, 2024
THE VIRAT KOHLI STRAIGHT DRIVE…
Pure elegance in motion! 😍🔥
A shot that defines class and power! 💯🏏 #KingKohli #BGT2024 #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/A2yrTYvlTd— Rio (@CricRio6) November 24, 2024
It’ll hurt
Pat cummins got hit two boundaries that’ll hurt him the most, one slap off drive from yashashvi and that straight drive off virat kohli 🔥
straight drive was so straight that it reminded me of the GOAT of straight drives, the mighty Tendulkar 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/yNOTJ8tMAm— 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢 (@SaurabhTripathS) November 24, 2024
Superb
Kohli drives get his first boundary with a straight drive 🤗 what a sight #Kohli #BGT2024 #AUSvsIND
— Hariharan (@Harihar51268330) November 24, 2024
