India finally got the breakthrough they were searching for in Visakhapatnam as Ravindra Jadeja dismissed South African captain Temba Bavuma for 48. But it wasn’t the wicket alone that grabbed attention — it was Virat Kohli’s playful celebration that instantly lit up social media.

Bavuma, who once again fell in the 40s after scoring 46 in the previous ODI, attempted an uppish drive to Jadeja’s teasing wide delivery. The ball sliced off the outside half and went straight to backward point, where Kohli completed a neat reverse-cup catch.

 

 

 

Moments after taking the catch, Kohli turned entertainer — mimicking Bavuma’s signature walk, drawing laughs from teammates and fans alike. Cameras caught him reproducing the South African captain’s distinct strut, adding a light-hearted touch to an otherwise high-pressure match situation.

This wicket also marked Jadeja’s first scalp of the series, breaking a dangerous partnership and giving India a much-needed opening as South Africa built momentum through the middle overs.

At the time of Bavuma’s dismissal, SA were 114/2 in 20.6 overs, with Quinton de Kock looking solid at the other end.

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