Relive Virat Kohli ‘s 72nd international century in 60 seconds with “King For A Reason.” Watch. The fact that Kohli’s 44th ODI century was his first in more than three years made it noteworthy. He last recorded a century in an ODI in August 2019 at Indore vs the West Indies.
In the third ODI against Bangladesh on Saturday, Virat Kohli scored 113 off 91 to record his 72nd international century, passing Australia’s Ricky Ponting to become the man with the second-most centuries across all forms. Ishan Kishan’s first double century (210 off 131 balls) eclipsed Kohli’s 11 fours and two sixes. The fact that Kohli’s 44th ODI century was his first in more than three years made it noteworthy. He last recorded a century in an ODI in August 2019 at Indore vs the West Indies.
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Speaking of the game, India amassed a staggering total of 409/8 because to a 290-run partnership between Kohli and Kishan for the second wicket.
After Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who won player of the series, removed Shikhar Dhawan (3), India was 15/1.
While Kohli played the supporting role, Kishan acted as the aggressor.
After Kishan and Kohli were dismiss, the visitors losE too many wickets and were unable to beat their highest-ever ODI total of 418/5, which they scored against the West Indies in 2011.
However, the goal prove to be too much for the hosts Bangladesh, who were dismiss for a pitiful score of 182 in 34 overs.
India defeated the opponent by 227 runs, although the team lost the series 1-2 after dropping the first two ODIs.
A two-game Test series will now be played between the two clubs, with the first contest beginning on December 14.
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