New Delhi: Virat Kohli scored a stupendous century against Bangladesh on Saturday. With 113 runs off just 91 balls, Kohli reached his 44th hundred in ODIs. This innings is more special as it comes after a long drought of centuries in ODIs for Virat.
Virat Kohli and Ishan Kishan set up an exceptional partnership of 290 runs and led the team to a gigantic total of 409 runs for 8 wickets. Ishan Kishan scored a double century in just 126 balls. He now holds the record for fast double century in One Day International history.
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He brings up his 44th ODI ton off 85 deliveries.
He goes past Ricky Ponting to be second on the list in most number of centuries in international cricket.
Live – https://t.co/HGnEqtZJsM #BANvIND pic.twitter.com/ohSZTEugfD
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 10, 2022
Also, Virat Kohli left behind Ricky Pointing’s record and is now the second highest century scorer in One Day International history. He is now just behind the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
The happiness on Virat Kohli’s face Free getting to his 72nd international century! pic.twitter.com/ZfTdAE3mUF
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 10, 2022
Previously, Bangladesh won the toss and captain Litton Das opted to bowl first. His decision didn’t turn out to be in their favor as KL Rahul led Indian side put forth a gigantic total of 409 runs against the hosts. After an early departure of Shikhar Dhawan, Virat and Ishan set up a great partnership and led India to a stable and dominant position. Later with the help of good finish by Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, India surpassed 400 runs.
Following Kohli’s remarkable performance, Twitter reactions have surfaced as Virat Kohli is trending. His fans and netizens are sharing many funny memes. Here are some of them.
Virat Kohli at the non-striker end #INDvsBAN pic.twitter.com/kBpHqa4RIE
— Riot-Su (@kankeneeche) December 10, 2022
Ishan Kishan and Virat Kohli today ? pic.twitter.com/Cu4Wb7dKXz
— prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) December 10, 2022
Kohli khel rha hai hai #ViratKohli ♥ pic.twitter.com/pEuQqFnJQt
— ₛᵢₗₗy♡ (@sillyforkk) December 10, 2022
It’s been more than three years since Virat Kohli’s ODI century ?pic.twitter.com/liYz1Ej3Px
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) December 10, 2022
Ishan Kishan & Virat Kohli against Bangladesh bowlers pic.twitter.com/RSBusiJOo6
— bhaavna arora (@BhaavnaArora) December 10, 2022
The numbers of Virat Kohli in ODI is GOATed. pic.twitter.com/vz4GXSC9cO
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 10, 2022