Kohli Mania Turns Vizag ODI Into a Sold-Out Spectacle
It’s incredible how quickly the atmosphere around a cricket match can change. Just a few days ago, the ODI between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam was shaping up to be a quiet affair. Ticket sales were slow, the buzz was low, and even the local association had started worrying that the turnout might disappoint. But then something happened — or rather, someone
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Kohli’s back-to-back centuries in Ranchi and Raipur didn’t just boost India’s batting confidence — they ignited a nationwide frenzy. Almost overnight, sluggish online bookings were replaced by a stampede of fans trying to secure a seat at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium. Officials from the Andhra Cricket Association even admitted that the first phase of ticket sales was underwhelming. But the moment Kohli smashed that Ranchi hundred, phases two and three vanished in minutes. Every single ticket was snapped up. Nothing remained unsold.
What makes this even more astonishing is that ticket prices were no small matter — ranging from ₹1,200 all the way up to ₹18,000. Yet fans didn’t hesitate. It wasn’t just about watching a match; it was about witnessing a phenomenon. Kohli’s history in Vizag probably added to the excitement. After all, an ODI average of nearly 98 at this venue, including three centuries and a 99, isn’t the kind of stat you ignore. Supporters wanted a front-row seat to whatever magic he might produce next.
The frenzy wasn’t limited to online platforms. Hours before Team India arrived in Vizag, the airport was already packed. Despite repeated flight delays, people stayed back, asking the same question in every possible language: “When are they landing?” And let’s be honest — it wasn’t the team they were waiting for. It was Kohli.
Following his 53rd ODI century in Raipur, tributes poured in from all corners of the cricket world. One of the most viral reactions came from Mohammad Kaif, who captured the nation’s mood perfectly with just eight words: “Without Kohli cricket is nothing… pure vintage!”
And that sums it up. This wasn’t just a return to form — it was a reminder of how deeply one player can move a country, how a single innings can flip the energy of an entire series, and how cricket in India is often defined by moments wrapped around one name: Virat Kohli.
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