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IND vs SL: Virat Kohli smashed his 45th ODI century in the first ODI against Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.

69 Kohli also recorded his ninth ODI century against Sri Lanka. Kohli’s 45th ODI ton helped him equal Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most centuries at home in ODI cricket.

India set a colossal 374-run target for the visitors, the foundation for which was set with a rollicking 143-run opening stand between Rohit Sharma and Shubman ...

We request you to support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund. Kohli stood firm after the duo’s departure and, despite losing partners at the other end, took to the opposition attack. His knock, laced with one six and twelve fours, wasn’t chanceless by any means as he was dropped twice - once on 52 by Kusal Mendis and then dropped on 81 by captain Dasun Shanaka. After having a lean patch across formats, Kohli has returned in style, scoring back-to-back centuries in the format to end 2022 and start 2023. India set a colossal 374-run target for the visitors, the foundation for which was set with a rollicking 143-run opening stand between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. V Kohli (IND)

Virat Kohli scored his first ODI ton during the third and final match versus Bangladesh, in early December, after August 2019. He has now started 2023 with ...

Coming out to bat with India off to a great start, courtesy of captain Rohit Sharma (83) and Shubman Gill's (70) 143-run opening stand, Kohli looked in his elements from the word go. With his 73rd international ton, 45th in the format, he has moved past Sachin Tendulkar to have the most tons in India-SL ODIs (nine), equalled with the Master Blaster with an equal number of centuries at home (20) and also became the fastest to 12,500 international runs (242nd innings). This is his second successive ton in the format.

Virat Kohli's 45th ODI century, and half-centuries from Rohit Sharma & Shubman Gill power hosts to 67-run win over Sri Lanka.

However, the appeal was withdrawn after Rohit had a word with the bowler.“I had no idea Shami did that (run-out); he was batting on 98. There was a little drama in the 50th over of the match. Underfire [KL Rahul](https://indianexpress.com/about/kl-rahul/) (39 off 29b; 4×4, 1×6)) also could not make it big and was bowled around the legs after being deceived by a slower one from Rajitha. Pathum Nissanka (72) and Dhananjaya de Silva (47) put on a quick 72-run stand for the fourth wicket, but their fighting alliance was broken by Shami, who drew the edge, and Rahul grabbed a regulation catch. Umran then strangled Charitha Asalanka (23) down the leg side. Vice-captain Hardik Pandya joined the act as Chamika Karunarathne charged down the track and ended up driving it straight to Rohit Sharma, patrolling at mid-on. India lacked the finishing touch in the last ten overs as they only managed to get 79 runs and lost four wickets. Kohli was dropped twice — on 52 and 81, and Kasun Rajitha was the unlucky bowler both the time. It was not Kohli’s most dominating knock but he showed signs of returning to his best in his favourite format. The next fifty came in just 38 balls, before he was dismissed in the 49th over, when he was trying to up the ante and Kusan Mendis, who had dropped a regulation catch earlier, grabbed a skier and Rajitha finally had his man. He scored his second ODI century and put on an unbeaten 100-run stand with Kasun Rajitha for the ninth wicket. At the end of the powerplay, India was 75 without losing any sweat.

IND vs SL Live: In the opening game of their three-match one-day international series against Sri Lanka on Tuesday in Guwahati, Virat Kohli scored a superb ...

The India vs Sri Lanka ODI series will be live-streamed in India on the Disney+Hotstar app and website. IND vs SL Live: In the opening game of their three-match one-day international series against Sri Lanka on Tuesday in Guwahati, Virat Kohli scored a superb century to lead India to a 67-run victory. Watch IND SL LIVE Streaming free

Virat Kohli's century propelled India to a strong 373 for seven before express bowler Umran Malik's career-best three-wicket haul enabled the Men in Blue to ...

Seasoned pro Rohit (83, 67b, 9x4, 3x6) ruled the onside with his exquisite pulls, whereas young gun Gill (70, 60b, 11x4) lorded over the off-side with his immaculate cuts and punches. Following a 40-run stand with Shreyas Iyer, Kohli – who showcased his commendable drives on the on-side, including a sweet six, and straight down the ground besides some lovely cuts – collaborated with KL Rahul (39, 29b, 4x4, 1x6) to handle the middle-overs well. Taking charge, Kohli (113, 87b, 12x4, 1x6) used his sharp eyes and smart cricketing brain to mostly work the ball around in the first half of his innings.