South African fast bowler Marco Jansen opened up about his bittersweet experience bowling to Virat Kohli after the Indian star produced a vintage century in the ODI at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. Kohli, who has built a reputation for dominating world-class attacks, delivered another remarkable knock, scoring 135 runs off 120 balls with 11 fours and 7 sixes. His innings helped India post a strong total of 350, and once again reminded fans of his unmatched consistency in the ODI format.
Jansen admitted that the experience of facing Kohli was both frustrating and special. He revealed that he grew up watching Kohli on television and now finds it “annoying but fun” to bowl to someone he has admired since childhood. According to Jansen, the most difficult part about Kohli’s batting is that nothing much has changed over the years — except that he now stays at the crease even longer. Whether it’s driving through the covers, pulling short balls, cutting wide deliveries or working the ball off his pads, Kohli continues to demonstrate a complete range of strokes that leave bowlers with very few options.
Kohli’s innings was also marked by a strong partnership with Rohit Sharma, who contributed 57 runs. The pair added 136 runs for the second wicket and controlled the momentum of the game beautifully. Both senior players may have stepped away from Tests and T20Is, but their chemistry in the 50-over format remains a major strength for India. Kohli began his innings with attacking intent, putting South African bowlers under pressure early on. After reaching his hundred, he shifted gears again and finished with trademark acceleration.
Speaking at the post-match conference, Jansen explained that the key to dismissing world-class batters like Kohli is to strike early. He tries to attack the first 10 to 15 balls when the batter is still adjusting to the wicket. Once players of Kohli’s calibre find their rhythm, Jansen admitted, they are extremely hard to stop, forcing bowlers to switch to alternate plans and creative strategies.
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