On his 35th birthday, Virat Kohli displayed his exceptional skills once again, enduring challenging conditions to equal Sachin Tendulkar’s remarkable record of 49 ODI centuries. In the sweltering humidity of Kolkata, the former India captain showcased his class, leading the charge as India posted a formidable total of 326/5 in their allotted 50 overs.
The Indian innings kicked off with a fiery start, as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill mercilessly attacked the deliveries of Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada, sending the ball to all corners of the ground. However, as the middle overs unfolded, the run rate dwindled due to the diligent efforts of Keshav Maharaj in keeping the batsmen in check after the openers’ departure.
Kohli, along with Shreyas Iyer, navigated through this challenging phase, showcasing remarkable resilience. The two steadily built a partnership and both reached their well-deserved half-centuries. Their partnership flourished, eventually accumulating 134 runs from 158 balls. Unfortunately, the stand was broken when Iyer was dismissed by Lungi Ngidi, having scored 77 off 87 deliveries.
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