Run Machine Virat Kohli hits the elite list of top 5 batters to have the most ODI runs in history, with his 46th ODI century. Kohli has surpassed Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene and is now only behind Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara, Ricky Ponting, and Sanath Jayasuriya in the elite list.
𝘿𝙊 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝙈𝙄𝙎𝙎!
ALL of @imVkohli's 8️⃣ mighty sixes from his spectacular knock 🔥
Watch 🎥 #INDvSLhttps://t.co/rxy1DYa498 pic.twitter.com/AKSt2hgrAl
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 15, 2023
Virat Kohli finished his 46th ODI century in the match against Sri Lanka at Greenfield International Stadium on Sunday. Kohli is now just four ODI centuries away from breaking legendary Tendulkar’s record (49) for most centuries in the format. He smashed 13 fours and 8 sixes with an unbeaten inning of 166 runs. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill scored a century and India registered a massive 390 for five against Sri Lanka.
𝙒.𝙄.𝙉.𝙉.𝙀.𝙍.𝙎! 🏆#TeamIndia | #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/DH5WpvH0sb
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 15, 2023
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Team India registered a comprehensive win over Sri Lanka to seal the ODI series 3-0. This was also the biggest winning margin of runs in an ODI. Meanwhile, star performer Virat Kohli was pronounced the ‘Player of the Match’ and ‘Player of the Series’ for his brilliant innings.
For his scintillating unbeaten century, @imVkohli gets the Player of the Match award as #TeamIndia win by 317 runs 👏👏
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/q4nA9Ff9Q2#INDvSL | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/uAOwcglERK
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 15, 2023
2️⃣8️⃣3️⃣ runs in three matches with a top-score of 1️⃣6️⃣6️⃣* 👌👌
Congratulations to @imVkohli on winning the Player of the Series award 👏👏
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/q4nA9Ff9Q2#INDvSL | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/WIlPU9sJYp
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 15, 2023
Fans overwhelm Twitter for Kohli’s ODI century
After Kohli’s stellar performance, fans overwhelmed Twitter with their laudatory tweets for the star cricketer.
Take a bow, Virat Kohli 🫡
Live – https://t.co/muZgJH3f0i #INDvSL @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/7hEpC4xh7W
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 15, 2023
THE VIRAT 'RUN MACHINE' KOHLI SHOW:
Runs: 1️⃣6️⃣6️⃣*
Balls: 1️⃣1️⃣0️⃣
Fours: 1️⃣3️⃣
Sixes: 8️⃣
S/R: 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣.9️⃣0️⃣🔥#ViratKohli #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/2Ed6cwWKgV— virat_kohli_18_club (@KohliSensation) January 15, 2023
Virat Kohli in this ODI series against Sri Lanka:
•113(87).
•4(9).
•166*(110).The King, The Best!#ViratKohli𓃵 #ViratKohli #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/kykM6KpHQZ
— sportsbuzz (@cricket_katta11) January 15, 2023
No body does is like the King! 👑 Virat Kohli is in some incredible form 🔥 Another stunning century. What a player! #INDvSL @imVkohli #ViratKohli𓃵 #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/ucIjX3w3dK
— SIR VK👑 (@Virat4ever) January 15, 2023
Crazy inning ..166-runs from #ViratKohli#Indian pic.twitter.com/A9Af7K9IfQ
— Anish Kharwar (@AnishKharwar81) January 15, 2023
