Virat Kohli & KL Rahul’s Epic Unbeaten Show: When King Kohli Went Full Beast Mode and Captain Cool Played the Perfect Wingman!
Ranchi, 30 November 2025 – If someone told South Africa this morning that bowling first was a great idea, they probably want a refund on that decision right now. India are 272-4 after 42 overs, Virat Kohli is batting on an outrageous 134* off 116 with 11 fours and 7 sixes, KL Rahul (the stand-in captain) is chilling on 25* off 36, and South African bowlers look like they’ve just survived a Mumbai local train in peak hour – exhausted, confused and slightly traumatised.
The Day Virat Kohli Decided “Bowling Attack? What Bowling Attack?”
Let’s be honest, when Yashasvi Jaiswal got out for 18 off 16 (caught de Kock off Burger), half the country went “here we go again”. Then Rohit Sharma got trapped LBW by Marco Jansen for 57 off 51 (which included 3 massive sixes that probably landed in Bihar). Social media was ready with the “India 161-2, here comes the collapse” templates.
Enter Virat Kohli.
Not the calm, chase-master Virat. Not even the “I-will-finish-this-game Virat. This was “I have decided I want to bat till tea tomorrow” Virat. The man walked in at No. 3, saw Prenelan Subrayen’s off-spin and said, “Cute, let me show you what flight actually looks like” – and deposited him into the second tier not once, not twice, but THREE times in one over.
By the time he reached his hundred (in just 92 balls), the entire stadium was doing the “Kohli pose” in unison. Even the South African fielders started clapping – because when you’ve been hit for 7 sixes, respect is the only currency left.
KL Rahul – The Chill Captain Who Let Virat Cook
While Virat was busy playing GTA Vice City with the South African bowling (wanted level: 6 stars), captain KL Rahul decided to play the most relaxed wingman in cricket history.
Current partnership: 72* off 69 balls and counting.
Rahul’s shot selection so far:
- Leave alone – 40%
- Defend like it’s a Test match – 30%
- Rotate strike so Virat faces 80% of the balls – 29%
- Actual aggressive shot – 1% (a classy cover drive that made the cameraman zoom in twice)
Every time Virat hit a six, Rahul’s reaction was basically:
“Arre wah bhai, ek aur! Main toh bas yahin khada hoon, tu khel.”
Translation: “One more, brother! I’ll just stand here and admire.”
When Ottneil Baartman ran in for his 9th over, Rahul played a forward defence so perfect that the umpire almost raised his finger… to applaud. Meanwhile Virat at the non-striker’s end was shadow-practicing the upper cut for the next ball.
Captaincy Comedy Gold from KL Rahul
Being a stand-in captain is tough. Being a stand-in captain when Virat Kohli is on 134* is basically being the DJ at a Shah Rukh Khan concert – nobody came for you, but you still have to keep the vibe going.
Highlights of Rahul’s captaincy today:
- Set field for Virat as if he’s bowling to Sachin in 2003 – deep point, long-on, long-off, cow corner… everywhere a six could go.
- When Arshdeep Singh warmed up, Rahul signalled “no no, abhi nahi, Virat ko aur 5-6 sixer maarne de” (not yet, let Virat hit 5-6 more sixes first).
- During drinks break, probably told the 12th man: “Do coke laana, ek Virat ke liye, ek mere liye… aur baaki team ke liye oxygen cylinder.”
South African Bowlers’ Faces – A Mood Board
- Marco Jansen after his 8th over (1-51): Looks like he just carried 8 suitcases up five flights because the lift was broken.
- Nandre Burger: Keeps looking at the pitch asking “Bhai yeh toh green tha na subah?” (Bro this was green in the morning, right?)
- Prenelan Subrayen: 10-0-73-0. His economy rate is higher than Mumbai’s rent. Man’s googly went so wrong that even the ball was confused which way it was turning.
- Aiden Markram: Smiling on the outside, crying on the inside. Every time Virat hit a six, Markram’s smile got 2% more painful.
Current Situation (42 overs)
India 272-4
Virat Kohli 134* (116) – in the zone where even the ball is scared to pitch in his arc
KL Rahul 25* (36) – rotating strike like a responsible elder brother letting the younger one open all the birthday gifts
Required run-rate for South Africa if they have to chase: “Hahahaha good luck bhai”
Prediction for Last 8 Overs
Virat is eyeing 200. 180-190 looks written all over it. Rahul might suddenly decide “ab thodi si batting bhi kar leta hoon” and play a few gorgeous drives. India 360-380 very much possible.
South Africa’s only hope: Hope it rains for 4 hours straight. Or hope Virat gets bored and retires hurt to “give youngsters a chance” (chance of this happening = same as India losing from here).
Final Thoughts
Today we witnessed two legends in completely different moods:
- Virat Kohli – “I’m not done till I break every record” mode
- KL Rahul “I’m just happy to be here” mode
Together, they’ve turned this ODI into a Kohli highlight reel with Rahul as the coolest hype-man in cricket. South Africa didn’t just lose the toss – they lost the plot the moment Virat decided today was personal.
See you at the innings break. Bring popcorn… and maybe a helmet if you’re sitting behind the sightscreen.
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