TimesofIndia.com
Dec 24, 2023
RUN MACHINE
Virat Kohli smashed six centuries in the year 2023. His first century of the year came against Sri Lanka in Guwahati when he scored 113 runs off 87 balls. India went on to win the match by 67 runs.
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BIG KNOCK
In the same series vs Sri Lanka, Virat hammered a 166 not out off 110 balls to hand India a massive 317 runs win in Thiruvananthapuram. Virat's whirlwind knock was studded with 13 fours and 8 sixes.
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DOMINANCE
During the Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2023 vs Pakistan, Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 122 off 94 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes, and powered India to a mammoth 356/2. In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for just 128. India won the match by 228 runs and the Indian run machine bagged the Man of the Match award.
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VIRAT-MADE INNINGS
Virat Kohli missed his 48th ODI hundred by just 15 runs but he came up with one of his finest World Cup knocks, helping India recover from 2 for 3 in a chase of 200 against Australia in Chennai on October 8.
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COMPOSURE
Virat Kohli, who scored just six boundaries in his calm and composed knock, stitched a 165-run partnership with KL Rahul for the 4th wicket to hand India a memorable win.
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VIRAT'S 48TH ODI TON
In Pune, Virat Kohli came up with a spectacular 103 not out (his 48th ODI century) against Bangladesh. He didn't have to wait longer to equal his childhood hero Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries.
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VIRAT EQUALS SACHIN
In the match against South Africa, Virat smashed 101 not out off 121 balls to silence his critics. The tally was 49 now, equal to Tendulkar's.
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BIRTHDAY BOY
The birthday-boy removed his helmet, raised his bat and looked up to the sky to celebrate the milestone. That was a perfect birthday gift for Virat, from Virat.
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VIRAT BREAKS SACHIN'S RECORD
In the semifinal vs New Zealand, Virat scored his 50th ODI century. He broke Tendulkar's record in front of the master at the jam-packed and roaring Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.
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BATTING STALWART
Virat got down on his knees and soaked in the applause from the fans. He then stood up and bowed down towards his hero Tendulkar. Tendulkar too stood on his feet and applauded Virat from the stands.
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