It was a tense moment at the Sydney Cricket Ground as Nathan Ellis nearly trapped Virat Kohli in front during the 26th over. Ellis fired in a delivery that stayed low and went under Kohli’s attempted pull shot, striking him above the knee roll.
The Australians went up in a loud LBW appeal, and after some hesitation, they opted for a review. The crowd held its breath as the replays rolled in — Snicko confirmed no bat, and ball-tracking showed it was clipping the top of leg-stump. However, it stayed as umpire’s call, much to the delight of the Indian supporters at the SCG.
Kohli, who had already battled through a shaky start after back-to-back ducks earlier in the series, let out a smile of relief. The Indian legend is currently batting on 45 off 49 balls, building a strong partnership with skipper Rohit Sharma, who is on 65 off 79.
India stands at 151/1 after 25.3 overs, needing just 86 runs to win. The crowd continues to back Kohli, whose every shot is being cheered as if it were a milestone.
It’s turning out to be a classic Kohli innings — gritty, measured, and full of character after enduring early struggles in the series.
