‌SL vs IND | Twitter reacts to fuming Kohli joining charged-up Parag in epic wicket celebration

Winning the coin-flip and electing to bat first did prove to be a great decision from Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka. An 82-run second-wicket stand followed the opening partnership of 89 runs, pushing the Indian contingent on the back foot. In search of crucial breakthroughs, Riyan Parag proved lethal with the ball. He removed Avishka Fernando and Asalanka to make inroads into the home side, leaving Kohli pumped up. 

Despite an extended period of dot balls after the fall of the first wicket, Kusal Mendis and Avishka turned the table with a measured approach during the middle overs. With Sri Lanka’s score reading 165/1 in 35 overs, Parag was summoned for a second spell, replacing Axar Patel. Despite a four towards deep mid-wicket that took Avishka to 96, Parag had the last laugh by curtailing him four runs short of a century to earn his debut wicket.

In Parag’s next over, Asalanka failed to judge the turn and got beaten on the outside edge off a good length delivery. As the white cherry skidded off the surface and thudded the pad, the ploy to review the original out decision backfired as the ball tracking displayed three reds. Soon, Parag was seen charged up with Kohli following him. The 35-year-old was seething in celebration, resembling his own self and leaving the Twitterverse into a frenzy.

Kohli's celebration

— Gill Bill (@bill_gill76078) 

One more wiket for him

— Gill Bill (@bill_gill76078) 

Fantastic spell

RIYAN PARAG ON A ROLL...!!!!



- 3 wickets from 6.3 overs, What a spell on his Debut. 👊 

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) 

Pure all-rounder

3 wickets for Riyan Parag on ODI debut. 🫡



- A spell to remember by Parag!

— Ahmad Raza (@ahmadrazarjd) 

Good spell

2 wickets in 2 over Riyan parag. 

— Cric-Corner (@cricketxtra1) 

In the debut itself

3 wickets for Riyan Parag on ODI debut. 🫡



- A spell to remember by Parag! 

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) 

On a roll

Riyan parag the all-rounder 🫡🕺💥

— Aravind Vindula (@aravind_vindula) 

His attitude

You are allowed to keep the attitude of Virat Kohli if you can perform like him.



Lord Riyan Parag didn't disappoint king Kohli.Kohli believed he will be the match winner and he has delivered it. 

— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) 

Their clevration

🦁🔥   

— Ritikk 🔱 (@RitikkSaha69759) 

This is fire

What a snap. 🔥   

— Kaushik Kashyap (@CricKaushik_)