The Indian and Australian cricket teams faced off in a much-anticipated matchup, and while the players in both teams excelled in their respective roles, there was one moment that left cricket fans buzzing. The jaw-dropping inswinger delivered by Mitchell Starc that dismissed Virat Kohli for the first time in limited-overs cricket made Twitter go wild. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the action and the reactions to it.
As the Indian team chased down 189 runs against the Australian team in the first ODI on Friday, Kohli took to the crease at No. 3 to support his team’s efforts. Unfortunately for Kohli and Indian cricket fans, it was a short-lived appearance. Starc bowled an impressive full inswinger that nipped back, preventing Kohli from connecting with it. The ball hit Kohli’s pads, and the umpire quickly raised his finger, signalling that Kohli was out. He left the pitch after scoring just 4 off nine balls.
The First Time Starc Got Kohli in ODIs
While Kohli is known for dominating in limited-overs cricket, Starc had always struggled against him. However, this time was different. Starc managed to dismiss Kohli for the first time in ODIs. Before this match, Kohli had averaged 93 at a strike rate of 95.9 against Starc in ODIs. In T20Is, Starc is yet to dismiss Kohli, who has scored 15 runs at a strike rate of 93.8. In Tests, Starc has managed to dismiss Kohli thrice but concedes 73 runs per wicket.
— WPL MAHARASTRA (@WMaharastra) March 17, 2023
— WPL MAHARASTRA (@WMaharastra) March 17, 2023
Twitter Reacts to the Moment
The moment of Kohli’s dismissal was the highlight of the match, and cricket fans took to Twitter to express their reactions. Many praised Starc’s delivery, calling it unplayable and one of the best of his career. Others expressed their surprise at Kohli’s early dismissal, given his impressive record against Starc in the past. Some Indian cricket fans were disappointed to see Kohli go so early, while Australian cricket fans celebrated Starc’s achievement.
First stime kohli got out to starc in ODIs
— Ash (@Ashesquee) March 17, 2023
Aaj match tha India ka , aur Kohli out bhi hogya , ek sath do do jhatkey 💀💀
— mukku🐾 (@SuperV72828966) March 17, 2023
The Best odi bowler of this generation at his absolute best🥶🥶
— Satyendra tiwari (@Satyendra18_) March 17, 2023
First time ever in white ball cricket, Mitchell Starc got out Virat Kohli. Kohli averages 93 against him. pic.twitter.com/emn1I1LJzD
— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) March 17, 2023
First time ever in white ball cricket, Mitchell Starc got out Virat Kohli 💔
Me after seen Team India batting in 1st ODI be like 🥹🥹 #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/z0MjqaPsLR
— Ashutosh Srivastava 🇮🇳 (@sri_ashutosh08) March 17, 2023