Team India recently crushed South Africa in Visakhapatnam, winning the ODI series 2-1. But the funniest part for fans? It was when Virat Kohli hilariously teased young Arshdeep Singh in the locker room right after the game.
The clip blew up online because Kohli's jokes were on point when he playfully made fun of the young bowler during a video call after the match.
The Setup: Arshdeep’s Cheeky Claim
Arshdeep Singh has a cool tradition now where he records short recap videos with his teammates after games. After they won in Vizag, he even got Virat Kohli to be on camera!
The team was stoked after the win, and Arshdeep was joking around. India crushed it during their chase, so he said that if South Africa had scored more, he could have batted and gotten a hundred too.
Arshdeep jokingly told Kohli, “Paaji, run kam rehgaye, century aaj pakki thi waise, which means, Bro, there weren't enough runs to chase; I would have hit a century for sure today.
The Punchline: Kohli’s Savage Response
Virat Kohli, famous for his batting and witty remarks, had a quick comeback ready. Smiling, he joked with the young bowler, mentioning the dew factor that makes it tough for bowlers in day-night games in India.
Kohli suggested India got lucky winning the toss and bowling first. He said if they'd bowled second with all the dew, Arshdeep wouldn't have gotten a batting century, but he probably would have given up a century while bowling. He said, Toss jeet gaye, nahi toh teri bhi pakki thi dew mein, which means, We won the toss; otherwise, you would have indeed scored a century in the dew too. This funny dig about the wet ball causing bad bowling had fans laughing.
The Context Behind the Century Banter
The humor was further layered because the series had been filled with discussions about centuries, particularly Kohli's. Arshdeep’s initial joke stemmed from the fact that Kohli was in exceptional form, having scored back-to-back centuries in the first two ODIs of the series (a record 135 in the first game and 102 in Raipur). Arshdeep was playfully trying to insert himself into the "century conversation" that Kohli had dominated throughout.
Fittingly, Kohli ended up winning the Player of the Series award for his remarkable run-scoring feats.
Viral Reaction and Team Spirit
The video clip of their exchange went viral almost immediately. Fans across social media platforms appreciated the candid moment, praising the camaraderie between the senior PlayerPlayer and the younger bowler. It provided a glimpse into the relaxed and positive atmosphere within the Indian dressing room following a hard-fought series win.
Match Recap: A Dominant Chase
On the field, the match itself was one-sided. Chasing a target of 271, India cruised to victory. Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant century, supported by captain Rohit Sharma, who contributed 75 runs off 73 balls. Kohli fittingly remained unbeaten, leading the team home with a solid 65 runs off 45 balls. Ironically, despite Kohli's joke, Arshdeep Singh actually had a commendable performance with the ball, bowling eight overs, conceding just 36 runs, and taking one wicket.
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