Virat Kohli’s valiant second innings hundred hailed on Twitter

Kohli scored 141 off 175 balls, hitting 16 fours and one six, before falling to Nathan Lyon, who picked up seven wickets and ended up with 12 wickets in the Test.

Virat Kohli’s brilliant hundred in the second innings on the final day of the first Test at Adelaide raised hopes for an Indian win, but eventually they fell 48 runs short, thanks to a dramatic collapse.

Kohli and opener Murali Vijay added 185 runs for the third wicket, but that wasn’t enough for the visitors.

Kohli scored 141 off 175 balls, hitting 16 fours and one six, before falling to Nathan Lyon, who picked up seven wickets and ended up with 12 wickets in the Test.

Kohli became the first overseas batsman in 53 years to score twin centuries in Australia.

Chasing 364 runs, India were bowled out for 315.

Reactions on Twitter:

Stunning effort from Kohli and Vijay but has that wicket just given Australia a glimmer

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) December 13, 2014

Well batted @imVkohli century in both innings #AUSvIND — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) December 13, 2014

Gr8 knock Virat…V are proud of yur splendid Captain’s contribution.U’ve done Vijay Hazare way back in ’47/48!!

— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) December 13, 2014

What a test match for my favourite right hander @imVkohli in world cricket!! As Captain as well! #AusvsInd — Michael Slater (@mj_slats) December 13, 2014

Congrats @imVkohli on another fantastic hundred. keep it going buddy and finish the job. #talent #AUSvIND

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 13, 2014

Awesome dig Kohli

Would have loved to bowl on this Adelaide oval wicket on the 5th day against the Aussies #proper turner

— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) December 13, 2014

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