Fans on Twitter reacted after Australian batter Usman Khawaja scores 180 in the Ahmedabad Test against India. They lauded the batter for his marathon knock and said that rued him missing on his double century, saying that it would’ve been one of the best knocks if it was a 200.
Usman Khawaja scores 180 in the Ahmedabad Test against India
Australian opener Usman Khawaja played one of the finest knocks by visiting batters in the Indian conditions. The southpaw looked rock solid on the pitch and smashed 180 runs in the ongoing fourth Test against India in Ahmedabad.
Khawaja, who has been Australia’s best batter in the series, continued his staggering form and piled up a marathon knock that out his side in a dominating position. Opening the batting showed great grit and patience, playing retro Test innings.
The left-hander played 422 balls in his innings and scored 180 runs with the help of 21 balls. With his knock Australian batter who has played the most balls in Test innings in India. His staggering innings saw the side posting over 400 runs.
He along with Cameron Green (114) stitched an unbeaten 208 runs partnership, which is the highest of the series so far. Khawaja showed respect to the spinners by blocking the balls but he also punished the bad balls and made sure that he put his side in a comfortable position.
Fans on Twitter react as Usman Khawaja scores 180 in the Ahmedabad Test against India
As Usman Khawaja scores 180 in the Ahmedabad Test against India, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They lauded the batter for his sensational effort with the bat and said that it would’ve been one of the best knocks if it was a 200. Here are some of the reactions:
Oh no🙆🏻♂️ double century miss huwa😕 https://t.co/jRywEGcO9f
— Cʜɪɴɴᴀ ⎊ #PATHAAN🔥 (@itschinna18) March 10, 2023
A great great innings Usman. Would have been one of the best knocks if it was a 200.
But finally he got out 😭😭😭 https://t.co/VTQ6Q2MdDh
— Saksham Thakur (@WildPacer140kph) March 10, 2023
Whatta treat to watch @Uz_Khawaja
Great test knock mate 🙌 https://t.co/s8v6lvf1Uy— Ravi Arora (@R_Rsa24) March 10, 2023
I remember he was hyped before series & as he failed in first test many fans ruled him out including my self but he showed the class for me he is the best batter of this series well batted Usman Khwaja.#INDvAUS https://t.co/x983zIYWHq
— Prajwal (@Prajwal2742) March 10, 2023
Standing captain pujara takes review nd Ends marathon innings from Usman Khawaja#INDvAUS
— Vaibhav (@vabby_16) March 10, 2023
Just 422 balls 😁😁🤣🤣 https://t.co/el92V1aUyw
— ®️ohit☄Su®️ya Fanclub India (@RO_SKY_FAN45) March 10, 2023
That 'just' is killing me 💀 https://t.co/FTkLjB8OxV
— depressed ict & mi fan (@sejal_mokal) March 10, 2023
An innings to remember 🫡#BGT2023 https://t.co/WKl2dB6oSb
— Divyansh Kathotia (@imdiv_k) March 10, 2023
What an innings. Baap re 422 balls. https://t.co/49qp49e5G2
— Varnata Singh (@VarnataSingh) March 10, 2023
Need such a innings from any Indian batters https://t.co/EYwPOW2cwd
— MusicalWorld (@ash150997) March 10, 2023
Fantastic knock Uzzie. 👏🏻 🏏❤️ https://t.co/5L9j17Umyy
— Lachy (@Lachy_Steele) March 10, 2023
He hasn't played a single sweep shot in his entire inings, Great Temperament👍🏻
He got out twice playing sweep and reverse sweep in past 2 tests.— Aditya (@King_Kohli34) March 10, 2023
Just 442 balls? It is 70.2 overs!!! You can not say just 422 balls!!
— Virat_The_KING👑_Kohli (@Bhavishya__18) March 10, 2023