[VIDEOS/ PICTURES] Virat Kohli has secured his position as an ATG

[Mamoon]

[MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION]

There was nothing special about Babar’s innings against New Zealand. It was a below par total.

If you are going to judge an innings solely by the outcome of the match then you clearly don’t know anything about cricket but we know that already.

It takes multiple moments and events to influence the result.

For example, in the Pakistan vs India match, if Ashwin would have been dismissed off the last ball and Pakistan would have won the Super Over, would it have made the Kohli knock any less brilliant?

No. It would still be a brilliant knock and much better than most of the other knocks in the tournament that came in winning causes including Babar’s innings in the semifinal.

Speaking of that match, Babar cannot play an innings like that in his dreams. That innings alone is bigger than Babar’s entire career.

 

[KingKhanWC]

[MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION]

There was nothing special about Babar’s innings against New Zealand. It was a below par total.

If you are going to judge an innings solely by the outcome of the match then you clearly don’t know anything about cricket but we know that already.

It takes multiple moments and events to influence the result.

For example, in the Pakistan vs India match, if Ashwin would have been dismissed off the last ball and Pakistan would have won the Super Over, would it have made the Kohli knock any less brilliant?

No. It would still be a brilliant knock and much better than most of the other knocks in the tournament that came in winning causes including Babar’s innings in the semifinal.

Speaking of that match, Babar cannot play an innings like that in his dreams. That innings alone is bigger than Babar’s entire career.

lol. Ive played cricket since I was 3. Ive seen more cricket matches than you and seen both Babar and Kohli live numerous times.

When chasing you know the target , know the required run rate so can pace your innings. Babar did not need to hit a six or score faster, as the rrr was always below 7rpo.

Kohli on the other hand knowing he is in form for once, needed to go hard with Pandya knowing the power of the England batting line up.

If the match goes ahead and Babar is batting first, scores 50 at less than 120 sr, it will also be a poor innings.

However Kohli is an ATG in the LOI, there is no doubt but Babar will also finish his career as an ATG LOI great.

 

[shaz619]

lol. Ive played cricket since I was 3. Ive seen more cricket matches than you and seen both Babar and Kohli live numerous times.

When chasing you know the target , know the required run rate so can pace your innings. Babar did not need to hit a six or score faster, as the rrr was always below 7rpo.

Kohli on the other hand knowing he is in form for once, needed to go hard with Pandya knowing the power of the England batting line up.

If the match goes ahead and Babar is batting first, scores 50 at less than 120 sr, it will also be a poor innings.

However Kohli is an ATG in the LOI, there is no doubt but Babar will also finish his career as an ATG LOI great.

If Kohli does well and India win a world cup, I’d call him a LOI great. Given he has played in a strong batting line up, he should have more medals under his belt, it seems he only needs 1-2 good knocks for everyone to go all gah gah, but what of his trophy cabinet, India have crashed out numerous championships, he has the luxury of a home world cup next year as well, too many golden opportunities for this guy to bring the gold home, fans should expect more from him

 

[shamaan]

Will you accept the fact that Kohli today played a poor knock given the pitch and match situation?

They will change goalposts they won't simply answer the question.

 

[Firebat]

Keep discussion on topic, it's not a Babar vs Kohli thread, there are plenty of those.

 

[jnaveen1980]

If Kohli does well and India win a world cup, I’d call him a LOI great. Given he has played in a strong batting line up, he should have more medals under his belt, it seems he only needs 1-2 good knocks for everyone to go all gah gah, but what of his trophy cabinet, India have crashed out numerous championships, he has the luxury of a home world cup next year as well, too many golden opportunities for this guy to bring the gold home, fans should expect more from him

ABDV doesn't have either. Not even IPL. Kohli doesn't have IPL trophy either. It comes down to captaincy, bowling. Dhoni with a limited resources and noobs won a world t20. Also made sure there wre no slip ups in the world cup final. Dhoni is very street smart. Even in IPL he can work with extremely rubbish players and turn them into a match winning unit. It is an art. Kohli never had that in limited overs. Rohit had sometime back. But lost it now. Lost 8 matches in a row this iPL season. One of the worst Mumbai Indians season in a long time. He tried so many things once he became a regular captain giving a false impression there will be a newer approach. Come the world T20. Same old approach. He is also going to retire soon. Pandya might take over.

 

[ElRaja]

virat is an atg LOI player, no doubt, head and shoulders above other indian batsman of last ten years.

his odi record is likely to remain unparalleled given i don't see any team playing more than 10 odis a year in the future, and players picking and choosing where they play. however his record in odi knockout games is terrible, so that does take a bit of shine off his overall career.

his t20i record is likely to end up like viv's odi record, clearly ahead of his time but in 20 to 30 odd years there will pbly be players with far more prolific numbers as the game evolves.

 

[heddie19]

[MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION]

There was nothing special about Babar’s innings against New Zealand. It was a below par total.

If you are going to judge an innings solely by the outcome of the match then you clearly don’t know anything about cricket but we know that already.

It takes multiple moments and events to influence the result.

For example, in the Pakistan vs India match, if Ashwin would have been dismissed off the last ball and Pakistan would have won the Super Over, would it have made the Kohli knock any less brilliant?

No. It would still be a brilliant knock and much better than most of the other knocks in the tournament that came in winning causes including Babar’s innings in the semifinal.

Speaking of that match, Babar cannot play an innings like that in his dreams. That innings alone is bigger than Babar’s entire career.

Just like Kohli can not chase 200+ plus targets by scoring century twice against any bowling

 

[heddie19]

Keep discussion on topic, it's not a Babar vs Kohli thread, there are plenty of those.

It always turns out to be like that. Even in the other threads.

 

[Mobashir]

Already secured his status as an ATG and now he has been Bradmanesque with an average of near 100 in this world cup. What a champion run accumulator, champion playing for his stats batsman. But his biggest contribution is loosing crucail matches for India.

 

[Hitman]

) This is the same thing that Pak fans would taunt Indian fans, for Inzamam winning a WC in his very first attempt, while Sachin never winning a WC till 2011. All the while ignoring that Inzamam had probably the worst batting record of all specialist batsmen during his time during World Cups.

Cry all you want, Kohli will end his career as a Champion, far better than any batsman you have produced till date.

 

[Mobashir]

) This is the same thing that Pak fans would taunt Indian fans, for Inzamam winning a WC in his very first attempt, while Sachin never winning a WC till 2011. All the while ignoring that Inzamam had probably the worst batting record of all specialist batsmen during his time during World Cups.

Cry all you want, Kohli will end his career as a Champion, far better than any batsman you have produced till date.

So far, he has a test match batting average of less than fifty. Let him correct that.

 

[Hitman]

So far, he has a test match batting average of less than fifty. Let him correct that.

Really? If I'm not mistaken, even Inzamam has a Test batting average below 50. Or is it because of the particular match where he played against Australia XI, a match where he cried his eyes out when he was not selected, and then finally made it after Tendulkar couldn't make it because of an injury. What did he score in that match? 0 and 1.

 

[Mamoon]

Already secured his status as an ATG and now he has been Bradmanesque with an average of near 100 in this world cup. What a champion run accumulator, champion playing for his stats batsman. But his biggest contribution is loosing crucail matches for India.

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Welcome back. Missed your presence after Kohli played an innings Babar cannot dream of on October 23.

Thoughts and prayers were with you during the tough times of Babar playing like a tail-ender and Kohli showing his class at the age of 34, but as they say, there is light at the end of every tunnel.

 

[Ab Fan]

Kohli's yesterday knock was below par, however, the assumption that the pitch was a belter based on second inning performance is absurd in my opinion. England spinners were pretty smart and bowled right lines which made it harder for batsman to score runs quickly.

Overall, he had a great tournament and was one of the best batsman in this tournament.

 

[Mobashir]

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Welcome back. Missed your presence after Kohli played an innings Babar cannot dream of on October 23.

Thoughts and prayers were with you during the tough times of Babar playing like a tail-ender and Kohli showing his class at the age of 34, but as they say, there is light at the end of every tunnel.

I highlighted Kohli's class batting in this world cup in another thread. Average of 98 and powerplay SR of 98.

 

[heddie19]

) This is the same thing that Pak fans would taunt Indian fans, for Inzamam winning a WC in his very first attempt, while Sachin never winning a WC till 2011. All the while ignoring that Inzamam had probably the worst batting record of all specialist batsmen during his time during World Cups.

Cry all you want, Kohli will end his career as a Champion, far better than any batsman you have produced till date.

Only if he manages to win both WCs with the bat not from Sachin's lap.

 

[heddie19]

)

Welcome back. Missed your presence after Kohli played an innings Babar cannot dream of on October 23.

Thoughts and prayers were with you during the tough times of Babar playing like a tail-ender and Kohli showing his class at the age of 34, but as they say, there is light at the end of every tunnel.

With PAK in the final and IND back to the airport, 23 OCT doesn't matter tbh. But if you wana go into the past, why not talk about October 24, 2021. Those backfoot sixes to Jadeja and mysterious spinner is something Kohli is still dreaming of.

 

[shaz619]

ABDV doesn't have either. Not even IPL. Kohli doesn't have IPL trophy either. It comes down to captaincy, bowling. Dhoni with a limited resources and noobs won a world t20. Also made sure there wre no slip ups in the world cup final. Dhoni is very street smart. Even in IPL he can work with extremely rubbish players and turn them into a match winning unit. It is an art. Kohli never had that in limited overs. Rohit had sometime back. But lost it now. Lost 8 matches in a row this iPL season. One of the worst Mumbai Indians season in a long time. He tried so many things once he became a regular captain giving a false impression there will be a newer approach. Come the world T20. Same old approach. He is also going to retire soon. Pandya might take over.

There may be others, but from top of my head I can’t think of any other “great” candidate who has had as many golden chances as Kohli to bring home world cup honours and that goes beyond some of the captaincy and bowling concerns

 

[cricketjoshila]

With PAK in the final and IND back to the airport, 23 OCT doesn't matter tbh. But if you wana go into the past, why not talk about October 24, 2021. Those backfoot sixes to Jadeja and mysterious spinner is something Kohli is still dreaming of.

Why October 24 2021 only. Why not since 1992.... Imran Waqar Wasim Saqlain Akhtar Inzy all kept dreaming of beating India.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Some posters came out of hiding after yesterday.

 

[Ab Fan]

Some posters came out of hiding after yesterday.

The obvious ones really.

 

[heddie19]

Why October 24 2021 only. Why not since 1992.... Imran Waqar Wasim Saqlain Akhtar Inzy all kept dreaming of beating India.

Imran won the WC as the leader as the captain. What about Kohli?
Wasim was Player of the final and leading wicket taker of 92 WC. What about Kohli?
Inzi scored 60 off 37 balls in a WC semi final 30 years ago and Kohli or anyone is still yet to do that *in a match winning cause* (need to mention it since we're talking about Kohli)
Akhtar and Waqar still has the best SR in all the bowlers, I guess.
And Saqlain is still quickest to reach 50-100-150 ODI wickets.

Wana talk more? Or Will you talk about useless runs in losing cause or bilaterals?

 

[Cover Drive Six]

With PAK in the final and IND back to the airport, 23 OCT doesn't matter tbh. But if you wana go into the past, why not talk about October 24, 2021. Those backfoot sixes to Jadeja and mysterious spinner is something Kohli is still dreaming of.

Ind vs pak match is bigger than all matches if Pakistan fail to win the final.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Some posters came out of hiding after yesterday.

He has to go back again with empty hands.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Babar losing yet another knockout for Pakistan.

 

[Mobashir]

Babar losing yet another knockout for Pakistan.

Pakistan score was 84 in 11.1 overs, they were going very well for a score around 160. That was a match winning score in these conditions. But you will never understand cricket. You are from those guys who don't understand why England didn't chase that in 12/13 overs.

 

[Ab Fan]

Babar losing yet another knockout for Pakistan.

With a strike rate of 113 in WT20 vs major teams, I don't think he is even half as good as Kohli. He is lucky to have an amazing bowling attack in both the departments who ensured they lost all the way fighting.

 

[Savak]

Babar has a lot to prove batting in Australian conditions. He looked very poor against the pace and bounce of these wickets.

 

[Aseem_04]

First check records of kohli in Icc knocked its over and already he's member of 2011 wc winning team and 2013 champion's trophy winning team ,Plus 2 back to back series winning te in Australia where your all legendary bolwers record Are atrocious and your team their as good as associate , Don't pick stats selectively so better ,first try to win a single test match in Australia where kohli annihilated rampaging Mitchell Jhonson and starc , Actual he smashed Wood ,Jhonson , Tait,malinga everyone who used to bowl 145+, He's Goat batsman against pace And there are someone who have nightmares of pace bowlers and short pitch stuff bowling ,He has 71+ century ,Topped Ranking In test ,Odi,T20's for several years ,Icc player of the decade ,The one who has 85+ Insane average in chasing ,Second best in his contemporaries has 45+ , Bradmanesque figure in chasing ,if you combine 4-5 team still their player's 100 wont cross 50+ , That's How Colossus player Os Goat Kohli, Don't bring him in petty discussion.

 

[pillionrider]

Pakistan score was 84 in 11.1 overs, they were going very well for a score around 160. That was a match winning score in these conditions. But you will never understand cricket. You are from those guys who don't understand why England didn't chase that in 12/13 overs.

On the bright side, Babar has now outscored Sachin in World Cup Finals

 

[unitedkush]

Hilarious to see the usual suspects out in droves to peddle their agendas, clutching at straws to pin Kohli down

Babars performance helped win the match, Kohlis didnt. He has failed in many semis or finals in T20, you clearly dont understand sport at all.

Kohli scores in WT20 SF/F

2014 vs SA (SF) - 72*(44) chasing 176

2014 vs SL (F) - 77(58)

2016 vs WI (SF) - 89*(47)

2022 vs Eng (SF) - 50(40)

If scoring 50 in every SF/F is a "failure", then you are even more deluded than your posts suggests. Only Eng knock could be qualified as a failure, even then context matters a lot with his role in the side as an anchor and non-existent batting after 6.

you clearly dont understand sport at all.

Quite clear who doesn't understand the sport. Commiserations on todays result.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Pakistan score was 84 in 11.1 overs, they were going very well for a score around 160. That was a match winning score in these conditions. But you will never understand cricket. You are from those guys who don't understand why England didn't chase that in 12/13 overs.

Just admit it man, it's not about one match.
He didn't hit a single six in this world t20. Lol

His overall strike rate in t20 and this world cups tells me everything I need to know

 

[Ab Fan]

Hilarious to see the usual suspects out in droves to peddle their agendas, clutching at straws to pin Kohli down





Kohli scores in WT20 SF/F

2014 vs SA (SF) - 72*(44) chasing 176

2014 vs SL (F) - 77(58)

2016 vs WI (SF) - 89*(47)

2022 vs Eng (SF) - 50(40)

If scoring 50 in every SF/F is a "failure", then you are even more deluded than your posts suggests. Only Eng knock could be qualified as a failure, even then context matters a lot with his role in the side as an anchor and non-existent batting after 6.



Quite clear who doesn't understand the sport. Commiserations on todays result.

The England knock is a failure for Kohli where he scored 50(40) but when Babar scores 53(42) vs New Zealand, then it becomes a good knock because it came in winning cause according to certain folks.

 

[daytrader]

"Phenomenal Player": Steve Smith Labels Virat Kohli As Best All-Format Batter
Kohli was going through a lean patch but the tables completely turned to his favour after he smashed his most-awaited 71st century against Afghanistan, in the Asia Cup 2022

India's star batter Virat Kohli showcased his vintage form in the recently concluded 2022 T20 World Cup. The right-handed batter was the highest run-scorer in the prestigious ICC event, with a total of 296 runs in six matches. Kohli was going through a lean patch but the tables turned to his favour after he smashed his most-awaited 71st century against Afghanistan, in the Asia Cup 2022. Over the years, the 34-year old batter has cemented his place in the Indian team and emerged as one of the most lethal batters in the world. Recently, Australia batter Steve Smith lavished praise on Kohli and termed him as a "phenomenal player".

"He (Virat Kohli) is a world class player in all three formats of the game. He has struck a lot of runs and he is a phenomenal player," said Steve Smith.

Kohli kickstarted his T20 World Cup 2022 campaign with a pivotal 82 not out against rivals Pakistan to anchor his side to a heart-thumping final-ball four-wicket victory.

And further knocks of 64 not out against Bangladesh, 62 not out against the Netherlands and 50 against England in the semi-finals helped round off an individual competition to savour for one of the greatest white-ball batters of the modern era.

Kohli along with Suryakumar Yadav, got included the International Cricket Council's (ICC) most valuable team of the 2022 World Cup. Apart from Kohli, Suryakumar also gave a blistering performance in the tournament and ended as the third-most prolific batter with 239 runs overall.

NDTV

 

[Mobashir]

Is there softer runs than Kohli?
His two hundred, vs Afghanistan and Bangladesh of all teams have come when India was already out of the competition.

Master of soft runs and stat pader of the highest level.

 

[Rajdeep]

Is there softer runs than Kohli?
His two hundred, vs Afghanistan and Bangladesh of all teams have come when India was already out of the competition.

Master of soft runs and stat pader of the highest level.

Those 2 hundreds maybe soft but he delivered against Pakistan and took his team to victory from an impossible position. He performed in a game that mattered the most. You are simply jealous mate. Kohli is a genuine match winner and always has been. It is just your understanding of the game that you considers him as stats paddler.

 

[Boxer]

Great batter at his end. Should be thanking his stars (Ishan) the opposition was demoralized n the king finally got his 100. Little master also got his final missing 100 against the Bangla bros.

 

[Mobashir]

Those 2 hundreds maybe soft but he delivered against Pakistan and took his team to victory from an impossible position. He performed in a game that mattered the most. You are simply jealous mate. Kohli is a genuine match winner and always has been. It is just your understanding of the game that you considers him as stats paddler.

No Kohli isn't a match winner over the last 4 years.
He has won 0 tests, 0 odi's over the past 3/4 years.
Maybe a few t20's here and there.

 

[Rajdeep]

No Kohli isn't a match winner over the last 4 years.
He has won 0 tests, 0 odi's over the past 3/4 years.
Maybe a few t20's here and there.

When you judge a player you need to take entire career into consideration and not last 3 years or 4 years based on your convinience. Wasim and Waqar were great bowlers but if you look at last few years of their career, they were hardly winning anything. But that does not mean they were not match winners.

Kohli hardly played any meaningful ODIs since 2019 WC as all the focus last couple of years was in T20 cricket. He came out with flying colours in the recently concluded WT20 and single handedly won his game in the biggest T20 game of all time from an impossible position. Yes it has been a struggle in test cricket for him and one can only hope its a poor form rather than decline.

But to say Kohli is not a match winner based on nitpicking stats is hilarious. Watch the amazon prime documentary of Australian team and listen to what Justin Langer had to say.

 

[ex-q-zit]

Virat Kohli Slams 72nd International Century In 3rd ODI vs Bangladesh, Surpasses Ricky Ponting To Reach 2nd Spot In Elite List

Virat Kohli slammed a classy century in the 3rd ODI against Bangladesh at Chattogram on Saturday to surpass Ricky Ponting in the list of batters with most international centuries. This is Kohli's 72nd century in international cricket and he is now placed second in the elite list behind Sachin Tendulkar. This is his 44th century in ODIs. Kohli is now just 5 centuries shy of equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record (49) of most tons in the fifty-over format.

This century is a special one for Kohli as it comes after a huge gap of more than three years. Kohli, who went through a severe dip in form earlier this year, came back to his own in the T20 format as he slammed his maiden T20I century in the Asia Cup and ended the ICC T20 World Cup as the highest run-getter.

Kohli slammed 11 boundaries and 2 sixes on his way to reach his century on a day when opening batter Ishan Kishan slammed a belligerent 210 to give India a massive foundation.

Kohli remains the only batter to have a combined average of more than 50 across all three formats, among those who have more than 50 international centuries.

Australia's Steve Smith averages above 50 but he still has only 41 international tons to his name.

This is a special century for Kohli as it comes after a long break. He last scored a ton in August 2019 against West Indies. In the interim he went past the 50-run mark on 10 occasions but never even entered the 90s. There was a phase in the middle where he score 4 half-centuries on the trot and 6 half-centuries in 8 innings, but the three-figure mark eluded him.

NDTV

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

No Kohli isn't a match winner over the last 4 years.
He has won 0 tests, 0 odi's over the past 3/4 years.
Maybe a few t20's here and there.

Let's teach you basic maths.

You say last 4 years, that means since December 2018.

Kohli was the highest run scorer in international cricket in both 2018 and 2019.

In 2020 Jan and feb, he got the Player of the series award against Australia.

Rest of the year 2020 was affected by Covid.
2021 is the only year where he failed to win us anything and I will give you that.

 

[Mobashir]

When you judge a player you need to take entire career into consideration and not last 3 years or 4 years based on your convinience. Wasim and Waqar were great bowlers but if you look at last few years of their career, they were hardly winning anything. But that does not mean they were not match winners.

Kohli hardly played any meaningful ODIs since 2019 WC as all the focus last couple of years was in T20 cricket. He came out with flying colours in the recently concluded WT20 and single handedly won his game in the biggest T20 game of all time from an impossible position. Yes it has been a struggle in test cricket for him and one can only hope its a poor form rather than decline.

But to say Kohli is not a match winner based on nitpicking stats is hilarious. Watch the amazon prime documentary of Australian team and listen to what Justin Langer had to say.

You put emphazis on the fact that he is and always has been.
He was, for sure, one of the best. But he isn't a match winner anymore.

 

[Mobashir]

Let's teach you basic maths.

You say last 4 years, that means since December 2018.

Kohli was the highest run scorer in international cricket in both 2018 and 2019.

In 2020 Jan and feb, he got the Player of the series award against Australia.

Rest of the year 2020 was affected by Covid.
2021 is the only year where he failed to win us anything and I will give you that.

Yes you are going to teach me maths. Don't know if you have even attended a maths class yourself. I teach maths, so if you need any help don't hesitate.
Funny how everyone think so highly of himslef on the internet when they don't have an IQ of 90. Last time it was [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] with his 200 IQ who wanted to teach maths and now you.

And even then Kohli was a complete flop as a cricketer over the last 3/4 years.

He has two hundreds that are the most statspading, and a fluke against Pakistan. That's all.

 

[ex-q-zit]

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Is there softer runs than Kohli?
His two hundred, vs Afghanistan and Bangladesh of all teams have come when India was already out of the competition.

Master of soft runs and stat pader of the highest level.

100 against Afg was a good innings against quality bowlers Rasheed and Mujeeb where Babar played like a tailender on the same pitches.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

No Kohli isn't a match winner over the last 4 years.
He has won 0 tests, 0 odi's over the past 3/4 years.
Maybe a few t20's here and there.

4 years?
Lol..you don't even know how to check the stats.

 

[Mobashir]

100 against Afg was a good innings against quality bowlers Rasheed and Mujeeb where Babar played like a tailender on the same pitches.

When Kohli and India had already packed out of the Asia cup.
Just like today, when India already lost the series.

 

[Rajdeep]

You put emphazis on the fact that he is and always has been.
He was, for sure, one of the best. But he isn't a match winner anymore.

I dont actually understand your line of reasoning. On one hand you are saying Virat is not a match winner and then in another thread you are claiming Babar Azam is best batsman. What match/series has Babar won for his team? Lost against Aust at home, lost Asia cup, lost 2 WT20s, lost against Eng at home in T20s. So based on your logic Babar is not a match winner either, then how he is best batsman? Atleast stick to one opinion.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Yes you are going to teach me maths. Don't know if you have even attended a maths class yourself. I teach maths, so if you need any help don't hesitate.
Funny how everyone think so highly of himslef on the internet when they don't have an IQ of 90. Last time it was [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] with his 200 IQ who wanted to teach maths and now you.

And even then Kohli was a complete flop as a cricketer over the last 3/4 years.

He has two hundreds that are the most statspading, and a fluke against Pakistan. That's all.

This is all rubbish. What does this have to do with my post explaining you correctly why you were wrong about that 4 years thing.

That is basic maths and yeah either you are bad at maths or ar being deliberately obtuse.

 

[MenInG]

While fellow top-order performer Ishan Kishan may have won the majority of the headlines for his superb individual performance during the third and final ODI between India and Bangladesh, former skipper Virat Kohli produced a magnificent knock of his own to go past Australia great Ricky Ponting for the most international centuries made.

Kishan was the star of the show for his quickfire 210 that helped India post a massive score of 409/8 from their 50 overs in Chattogram, but Kohli's 44th-ODI century and innings of 113 was also of great significance as the visitors cruised to an impressive 227-run triumph.

It was Kohli's first ODI century for more than three years, with the 34-year-old transferring his excellent recent form from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup to the 50-over format in eye-catching style.

Kohli's innings featured 11 boundaries and two giant sixes as the right-hander broke a 1214-day drought when he reached triple figures for the first time since he scored 114* against the West Indies in Port of Spain on August 14 in 2019.

It was also Kohli's 72nd century overall in international cricket, helping the former India skipper surpass Ponting (71) on the list for most individual centuries.

Why Ricky Ponting never lost faith in Virat Kohli and was confident the India veteran would return to form at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
India legend Sachin Tendulkar is way out in front on this list with 100 international centuries, with Kohli (72) and Ponting (71) now holding on to second and third places respectively.

And Kohli will have the chance to move even closer to Tendulkar's mark and add to his 44 ODI centuries if selected for India's separate three-match ODI series at home against Sri Lanka and New Zealand next month.

Kishan credited Kohli's experience for helping him to his own milestone on Saturday and the pair could form an imposing partnership in India's star-studded top-order ahead of next year’s 50-over World Cup.

"Batting with Virat bhai... he has such a good sense of the game," Kishan told the host broadcaster on Saturday.

"He was spot on with which bowlers I needed to select (target).

"He was calming me down when I was in my 90s. I wanted to bring it up with a six, but he said to get it in singles as it's my first."

ICC

 

[atreus]

he has entered the ponting 2008-12 phase , still a lot better then the previous decline.

 

[MenInG]

Some records that Virat could break:

Most Home ODI centuries:

Sachin Tendulkar sits top of the list when it comes to most centuries in international cricket, in the 50-over format. Virat Kohli is only one ton behind, with 19. If the former India skipper goes on to score a couple of hundreds against Sri Lanka in the 3-match series, he would shatter Tendulkar's record.

Most hundreds against a single team in ODIs:

Kohli has already aggregated a total of 8 centuries against Sri Lanka in the ODI format. Even Sachin Tendulkar has the same number of tons against the islanders. However, the record for scoring the most hundreds against a single opponent is 9, which is jointly held by Tendulkar and Kohli, against West Indies and Australia respectively.

With another ton to his name, Kohli will have 9 centuries against Sri Lanka too. With two tons in the series, the 33-year-old will have 10 triple-digit scores against the Lankans, a feat that no one else has managed in the game so far.

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[MenInG]

STAT: Most ODI runs vs an opponent for Kohli

2264* @61.18 vs Sri Lanka
2261 @66.50 vs West Indies
2083 @54.81 vs Australia
1403 @61.00 vs South Africa

 

[Firebat]

With the ton in the 1st ODI vs SL, Virat Kohli now has 20 ODI tons at home. He has equalled the record of batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who too has 20 centuries in the format at home - most by any batter. On way to his 73rd international ton, Kohli also became the fastest to score 12500 ODI runs in 257 innings.

Kohli surpassed Tendulkar for another record. With his 45th ODI ton, Kohli now has nine centuries against Sri Lanka. It's the most number of tons scored by an Indian batter against the islanders. Before the first ODI, Kohli and Tendulkar held the record jointly. Tendulkar and Kohli also have scored nine tons against Australia and West Indies respectively.

 

[dravidthewall]

Can he break Sachin Tendulkar most ODI centuary (49) only 4 tons left.

 

[Devadwal]

Most International hundreds among active players:

1) Virat Kohli - 73*
2) David Warner - 45
3) Joe Root - 44
4) Steve Smith - 42
5) Rohit Sharma - 41

Virat Kohli becomes the fastest to complete 12500 runs in ODI history

Most hundreds in ODI format:

Sachin Tendulkar - 49 (452 innings)
Virat Kohli - 45 (257 innings)

Remarkable number by real king

 

[Firebat]

Most ODI 100s vs a team

9 Virat Kohli vs WI
9 Virat Kohli vs SL *
9 Sachin Tendulkar vs Aus
8 Rohit Sharma vs Aus
8 Virat Kohli vs Aus
8 Sachin Tendulkar vs SL

 

[Bhaijaan]

Good to see him finally getting into the century hitting groove. India needs him to deliver at the CWC this year.

 

[Mahee]

Bilateral bully…nothing else

 

[Ab Fan]

Great landmark but the real question is can he help his team win the ODI World Cup? It hasn't happened in last two occasions.

 

[Hitman]

Bilateral bully…nothing else

Yea, I wish he had the heart of Waqar, Yousuf and Anwar.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Great landmark but the real question is can he help his team win the ODI World Cup? It hasn't happened in last two occasions.

He already played a decent innings in his first ODI WC final
He won the CT.
He won back-to-back two MOT' in T20 WC but couldn't win the Trophy.

Only thing missing is WTC Title

 

[Varun]

Over the last 6 months, he has laid the foundations of a second wind to wrap up his career.

He needs to have a good Australian test series to begin with.

 

[Saj]

Most international 100s:

Tendulkar 100
Kohli 73
Ponting 71

 

[Savak]

Can he get the remaining 27 internetional centuries to complete 100 international tons.

India has a lot of white ball batting talent. I question whether the BCCI will retain Kohli in the ODI team, they have already decided to move him on in the T-20 format which leaves only the test format for him to score the remaining centuries. Doable if he keeps himself fit and in form.

 

[Kroll]

Can he get the remaining 27 internetional centuries to complete 100 international tons.

India has a lot of white ball batting talent. I question whether the BCCI will retain Kohli in the ODI team, they have already decided to move him on in the T-20 format which leaves only the test format for him to score the remaining centuries. Doable if he keeps himself fit and in form.

He won't get there as he's no longer as prolific as he was. BCCI won't let him either so they can retain Tendulkar as the man with the 100 100s.

I doubt this is a motivation for him.

 

[Buffet]

Can he get the remaining 27 internetional centuries to complete 100 international tons.

India has a lot of white ball batting talent. I question whether the BCCI will retain Kohli in the ODI team, they have already decided to move him on in the T-20 format which leaves only the test format for him to score the remaining centuries. Doable if he keeps himself fit and in form.

Unlikely to get that.

 

[Aman]

Another soft century against an ordinary attack on a road. This one with multiple chances.

Kohli is no longer world class. In any format.

India are not winning the WC with Kohli as your main man. A few of the younger batters + middle order A/Rs will have to be great for India to upset England/Australia.

 

[Aman]

Unlikely to get that.

He's pretty average these days. Instills no fear in teams. Only good for the odd 50, he won't destroy you like he use to.

 

[Aman]

He won't get there as he's no longer as prolific as he was. BCCI won't let him either so they can retain Tendulkar as the man with the 100 100s.

I doubt this is a motivation for him.

Give him series against average teams like SL, Bangladesh and Afghanistan and he'll get there. He can still score against those bowlers when there's no pressure.

 

[Aman]

Over the last 6 months, he has laid the foundations of a second wind to wrap up his career.

He needs to have a good Australian test series to begin with.

What second wind?

SL, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

We wouldn't rate any of our players for scoring against these teams who are well off it. But suddenly we are for Kohli?

 

[Joseph Gomes]

An ODI ATG for sure, easily top 5 or even top 3. But he hasn't scored anything of value against good opponents. Sri Lanka is borderline minnow in ODIs now, even Bangladesh whips Sri Lanka every now and then.

 

[MP2011]

Another soft century against an ordinary attack on a road. This one with multiple chances.

Kohli is no longer world class. In any format.

India are not winning the WC with Kohli as your main man. A few of the younger batters + middle order A/Rs will have to be great for India to upset England/Australia.

Sooner we accept this, better it'll be. But it is not going to happen.

 

[Ab Fan]

Tons by Fab Four in ODIs :

Kohli 45
Root 16
Kane 13
Smith 12

16+13+12 < 45

All hail the king!

 

[PakEngFan]

Yea, I wish he had the heart of Waqar, Yousuf and Anwar.

Or tendulkar.

 

[Hitman]

Or tendulkar.

Yea, Tendulkar was a bilateral bully who has a garbage record in World Cups

 

[Mamoon]

He's pretty average these days. Instills no fear in teams. Only good for the odd 50, he won't destroy you like he use to.

Ask Pakistani players & fans. Kohli has a massive psychological impact on them. They fear him like no other player regardless of his form.

Regardless of his form, Pakistani bowlers will always bow down to the King.

 

[Aman]

Yea, Tendulkar was a bilateral bully who has a garbage record in World Cups

lol, are you implying Kohli is a bilateral bully with an average WC record?

 

[Hitman]

lol, are you implying Kohli is a bilateral bully with an average WC record?

Not at all. Kohli = Champion.