NEW DELHI: Showcasing a scintillating show of stroke-making, talismanic Virat Kohli in 2013 etched his title in cricketing historical past books, smashing the quickest century ever by an Indian batter in One Day Internationals.
The breadth-taking Kohli ton got here throughout a high-octane conflict towards Australia on October 16 through the second ODI in Jaipur because the maestro, identified for his urge for food for runs within the format, unleashed himself upon the Aussies.
In a barrage of strokes that left the opposition bowlers flummoxed and the spectators in a state of frenzied exultation, Kohli hit an unbeaten 100 that got here off simply 52 balls.
Exhibiting technical finesse and uncooked energy, Kohli pulverized the hapless bowlers, dispatching the ball to all corners of the bottom with unerring precision.
The audacious stroke-play, punctuated by an array of majestic drives, deft flicks, and towering sixes noticed Kohli smashing 7 fours and eight sixes throughout his whirlwind knock.
Showcasing an unparalleled mastery of his willow, Kohli surpassed Virender Sehwag‘s report — 100 off 60 balls — of the quickest ton by an Indian.
Chasing a steep 360 for a victory, India started very well with openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan 176 runs for the opening wicket.
After Dhawan missed out on a ton, falling on 95, Rohit and Kohli joined arms, taking the Aussie bowlers to the cleaners.
Whereas Rohit scored an impressive 141 not out, chase grasp Kohli’s supernatural 52-ball ton sealed India’s win with 39 balls to spare.
Showcasing nerves of metal within the chase, Kohli, along with his scorching ton, propelled himself into the pantheon of cricketing immortality.
Amid rapturous ovation from the stands and “Kohli, Kohli” chants, the Indian skipper stole the present on the Sawai Man Singh stadium.
The breadth-taking Kohli ton got here throughout a high-octane conflict towards Australia on October 16 through the second ODI in Jaipur because the maestro, identified for his urge for food for runs within the format, unleashed himself upon the Aussies.
In a barrage of strokes that left the opposition bowlers flummoxed and the spectators in a state of frenzied exultation, Kohli hit an unbeaten 100 that got here off simply 52 balls.
Exhibiting technical finesse and uncooked energy, Kohli pulverized the hapless bowlers, dispatching the ball to all corners of the bottom with unerring precision.
The audacious stroke-play, punctuated by an array of majestic drives, deft flicks, and towering sixes noticed Kohli smashing 7 fours and eight sixes throughout his whirlwind knock.
Showcasing an unparalleled mastery of his willow, Kohli surpassed Virender Sehwag‘s report — 100 off 60 balls — of the quickest ton by an Indian.
Chasing a steep 360 for a victory, India started very well with openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan 176 runs for the opening wicket.
After Dhawan missed out on a ton, falling on 95, Rohit and Kohli joined arms, taking the Aussie bowlers to the cleaners.
Whereas Rohit scored an impressive 141 not out, chase grasp Kohli’s supernatural 52-ball ton sealed India’s win with 39 balls to spare.
Showcasing nerves of metal within the chase, Kohli, along with his scorching ton, propelled himself into the pantheon of cricketing immortality.
Amid rapturous ovation from the stands and “Kohli, Kohli” chants, the Indian skipper stole the present on the Sawai Man Singh stadium.
