• KL Rahul slammed a brilliant ton for India on Day 2 of the Centurion Test against South Africa.

  • Virat Kohli was visibly ecstatic and came up with a heartwarming reaction as Rahul reached the three-figure mark.

WATCH: Overjoyed Virat Kohli comes up with a heartwarming reaction to KL Rahul’s brilliant ton in Centurion Test
Overjoyed Virat Kohli celebrating KL Rahul's ton (Image Source: Twitter)

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The second day of the Boxing Day Test between South Africa and India at Centurion witnessed a thrilling display of cricketing prowess and resilience. The star of the day was India’s wicketkeeper-batter, KL Rahul, who not only hammered a brilliant century but also received a heartwarming reaction from Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli.

KL Rahul’s heroics

Resuming the innings on 70 with India struggling at 208/8, Rahul showcased determination and skill as he notched up his eighth Test century. His innings not only propelled India to a competitive total of 245 but also showcased his ability to anchor the innings and form crucial partnerships with the lower-order batters, including Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj.

Kohli’s overjoyed reaction to Rahul’s century

As Rahul raised his bat to celebrate his century, the camera captured a heartening moment with the Karnataka-born cricketer’s friend and teammate Kohli standing up on his feet and applauding the spectacular achievement with a beaming smile.

It was a genuine display of joy and pride from Kohli, emphasizing the camaraderie and team spirit within the Indian squad. He even gave a pat to Rahul after he was on his way back to the dressing room after departing on 101.

Also WATCH: KL Rahul replies to Marco Jansen’s fierce sledging with a calm smile – SA vs IND, 1st Test

Kohli’s heartwarming gesture goes viral

The image of Kohli’s enthusiastic reaction to Rahul’s century quickly went viral on the internet, capturing the attention and admiration of cricket fans worldwide.

Ecstatic Virat Kohli appreciating KL Rahul's knock
Ecstatic Virat Kohli appreciating KL Rahul’s knock (Image Source: Twitter)

Jasprit Bumrah’s crucial breakthrough

In the bowling department, despite the early wicket of Aiden Markram, India faced initial challenges as South African batters Dean Elgar and Tony de Zorzi built a solid 93-run partnership. However, the momentum shifted when Jasprit Bumrah intervened, removing Tony and injecting energy back into the Indian camp. Bumrah didn’t stop here, as he soon also removed newly arrived batter Keegan Petersen for just two runs.

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