The first ODI of 2023 for the Indian team has given a brilliant gift to the Indian fans. The former Indian captain, Virat Kohli, has started the year with a bang. Following his century against Bangladesh in the third and final ODI, he has now scored his 45th ODI century. And with this century, Virat has broken a few records.
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka put India to bat first. India had a brilliant start, with both openers adding 143 runs for the first wicket. Rohit Sharma scored 83 off 67 with nine fours and three sixes, while Shubman Gill carried his form and scored 70 off 60 balls with 11 fours. Shreyas Iyer (28) and KL Rahul (39) also played useful hands.
But it was Virat Kohli who held the inning together and went on to score an 80-ball century. Virat got out after scoring 113 runs off 87 balls, with 12 fours and one six. With this innings, Virat equaled Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 20 centuries at home, which is the most by any batter.
Sachin scored 20 ODI centuries at home in 160 innings, while Virat took only 99 innings to do that. Meanwhile, it was Virat’s ninth century against Sri Lanka, which is the most by an opponent against them. Fans were also delighted after Virat completed yet another milestone. India posted a huge total of 373/7 in their 50 overs.
THE MOMENT
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45TH ODI 100 pic.twitter.com/zYlaL3j2f6
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A brilliant hundred from @imVkohli as he brings up his 45th ODI ton.#ViratKohli𓃵 #ShahRukhKhan𓀠#PathaanTrailer pic.twitter.com/zJAqIVuuu2— KUSHAdvertisement🆃🅷
Another Day Another Century into King's Account @imVkohli
— వాల్తేరు వీరయ్య #యువశక్తి (@JSPVenkatSai) January 10, 2023
45th ODI Hundred
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Let's welcome 45th ODI hundred for The Virat Kohli. What a knock, Well played The King Kohli
— Ashutosh Srivastava..#ViratKohli𓃵 #ViratKohli #KingKohli pic.twitter.com/mM5D1uy8U6
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Back to back odis century and 45th odi century for @imVkohli the greatest of all time you can't find better player then him in this world #ViratKohli𓃵 #ViratKohli #INDvsSL #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/Mktt76lXfp
— Tejashav Thakur (@kohli_admirer1) January 10, 2023
King Kohli started his new year with
— Khiladi Kohli (@GoatKohli1818) January 10, 2023
His 45th ODI ton and 9th against Sri Lanka
King back in business #INDvSL #ViratKohli #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/ZlZUaQyyJh
45th ODI hundred. The guy could play the 2027 ODI World Cup. #INDvsSL
— Jamie Alter
45th ODI hundred for Virat Kohli.#ViratKohli #INDvsSLpic.twitter.com/q7l7ZkEBvP
— Cricket Master (@Master__Cricket) January 10, 2023
𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐘 𝐍𝐎.𝟕𝟑 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐀𝐓 𝐊𝐎𝐇𝐋𝐈
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 10, 2023
A brilliant hundred from @imVkohli as he brings up his 45th ODI ton.
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Celebration by Virat Kohli when he completed his 45th ODI hundred. pic.twitter.com/rG1DIeMiPB
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 10, 2023
