Virat Kohli Century:
Virat Kohli played a magnificent innings, scoring 122 runs off 94 deliveries. The former Indian captain displayed his class, hitting 9 boundaries and 3 sixes during his remarkable knock. Alongside him, KL Rahul also reached a century.
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul showcased a splendid partnership, with Kohli amassing 122 runs off 94 balls, adorned with 9 fours and 3 sixes. KL Rahul, the wicketkeeper-batsman, contributed with a brilliant 111 runs off 106 balls, including 12 fours and 2 sixes.
In this high-intensity match between India and Pakistan in Colombo, the Indian team’s top-order batsmen displayed exceptional skills after losing the toss. India amassed a formidable total of 356 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Now, Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, faces the challenging task of chasing down 357 runs for victory.
Virat Kohli’s ODI journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. With this innings, he became the fastest to reach the milestone of 13,000 runs in ODI cricket. Kohli has accumulated a staggering 13,024 runs in 278 ODI matches, a feat unmatched by any other batsman in fewer matches. His remarkable tally includes 47 centuries, further establishing his dominance in the format. Additionally, the former Indian captain has achieved 50+ scores in 65 out of the 130 ODI innings he has played.
KL Rahul, on the other hand, achieved his sixth century in ODI cricket. His innings of 111 runs off 106 balls, featuring 12 fours and 2 sixes, was a testament to his batting prowess. The partnership between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, worth 233 runs off 194 balls, played a pivotal role in setting a massive target of 357 runs for Pakistan.
Before Kohli and Rahul’s heroics, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill provided a solid start with a brilliant opening partnership of 121 runs. The Indian team’s overall performance has set a challenging target for Pakistan, making this match an enthralling contest between the two arch-rivals.