it’s been over 14 years Virat Kohli Made his debut in India and then became a superstar. His first match was an ODI against Sri Lanka at Dambulla in 2008. Since that game, Kohli has climbed several peaks as one of the greatest Indian cricketers of all time. He also led India for a long time before giving up the captaincy. At the age of 34, he is scaling new heights. On Tuesday, he equaled his 20th ODI century at home. Sachin Tendulkarrecord of
His 87-ball 113 against Sri Lanka in Guwahati took India to 373/7 in 50 overs. Ultimately India won the match by 67 runs. In the post-match presentation, Kohli made some big statements reflecting on his latest exploits.
“I don’t think anything was different. My preparation and intention has always been the same. I felt I was hitting the ball well. It was close to the template I play with, I understood We need an extra 25-30 runs.” I tried to understand the conditions in the second half,” Virat Kohli said at the post-match ceremony.
“Tried to get a smooth total for us on the board. One thing I learned was desperation takes you nowhere. You don’t need to complicate things. You go out there and play without fear, I can’t keep on things. You have to play for the right reasons and play almost every game like it’s your last game and just be happy about it. The game’s going to go on. I’m not going to play forever, I I’m in a happy place and enjoying my time.”
Asked to bat first, India rode on former skipper Kohli’s 87-ball 113 and fluent half-centuries from his successor Rohit Sharma (83) and Shubman Gill (70) scored 373 runs for seven wickets in their allotted overs on a batting friendly track.
In reply, Sri Lanka were never in the hunt and scored 306 for eight in 50 overs to give the hosts a 1–0 lead in the rubber.
after the opener Pathum Nisanka The visiting captain fell for 72 runs Dasun Shanaka Waged a lone battle and scored a counterattacking century, even though the others failed to put up any resistance.
In the end, Shanaka remained unbeaten after scoring 108 runs in 88 balls.
young speed trader Umran Malik (3/57) and Mohammed Siraj (2/30) Then put the icing on the cake in a one-sided game.
with PTI inputs
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