Before the Vizag ODI match ticket sales were very slow even online counters looked empty and fans did not show early interest but everything changed after Kohli scored a big 135 runs in Ranchi on 30 November his back-to-back centuries make people believe another huge innings is coming crowds start searching for every seat in Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium the same tickets which struggled for buyers are now most wanted item fans do not want to miss Kohli live again
How Empty Stadium Plans Got Cancelled?
Officials from Andhra Cricket Association say they were thinking to open offline counters because of poor sale during first phase on November 28 but after Kohli century second and third phases finish in just minutes suddenly full stadium becomes reality every seat gets booked fast fans push each other to find last remaining spots an officer says atmosphere after Kohli century was unbelievable they could not find even one single ticket to offer anyone
Why Kohli Brings Such Big Crowd?
Kohli is world star and Indian cricket fans feel strong emotional connection when he plays well they want to watch his passion shot making and power on field his cricket in Ranchi and Raipur shows he is back in best touch two centuries in two matches make everyone sure one more big score is waiting in Vizag fans think live moment of magic is better than watching highlights mobile or TV that is why stadium rush becomes crazy
What Makes Vizag Special For Kohli?
This ground has always given Kohli success he played seven ODIs here and scored 587 runs with an amazing average near 98 he hit three centuries and two fifties at this venue records show if Kohli comes to Visakhapatnam scoreboard keeps running fans know history very well and expect another hundred so the whole city seems to move towards stadium whenever Kohli reaches Vizag hotels restaurants and local shops feel match fever everywhere
Is Kohli Becoming ODI King Again?
After leaving captaincy in Tests and T20 many people think his form may not return but this series answers everyone strongly his 135 in Ranchi and 102 in Raipur look powerful confident and full of class experts say Kohli is reaching another top level in ODI cricket fans dream he will make hat-trick of centuries in Vizag if that happens crowd will celebrate like festival and noise will break records
How Fans Show Their Love For Hero?
Outside stadium fans hold posters and flags with Kohli name children paint faces and write number eighteen on cheeks youngsters travel from nearby cities just to see him for few hours even elders who do not follow every match now want ticket only because the star is shining again social media pages fill with messages asking for extra ticket people call friends relatives and try every link to enter stadium
What Can We Expect On Match Day?
When India faces South Africa big support for Kohli will fill every seat noise will boost his confidence and fans hope ball will fly to boundary again players also feel energy from stands and want to show best game if Kohli plays long then India’s winning chance becomes high everyone prays he continues golden form crowd wants to witness history not from home but standing inside stadium cheering loudly for their hero Virat Kohli
