India's cricket match against Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli bags 45th ODI hundred, ties Sachin Tendulkar's monumental record
In a thrilling first ODI against Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, India's star batsman Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone. Kohli, batting on 81, was given another reprieve in the 43rd over when Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka dropped him. This reprieve set the stage for Kohli to equal the record of batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who also has 20 centuries in the ODI format at home.
The match marked a terrific start for India as Rohit Sharma scored 83 runs and Shubman Gill scored 70 runs. Kohli's 45th ODI century came in 80 balls, a testament to his exceptional form and skill. He struck 10 fours and one six during his innings, demonstrating his powerful and precise batting.
Kohli's 9 centuries against Sri Lanka are jointly the most with Sachin Tendulkar against Australia and West Indies. This achievement further cements Kohli's status as one of India's greatest ODI batsmen.
It is worth noting that while no specific, confirmed record for the most ODI centuries at home is stated in the search results, historically, Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma have the highest number of ODI centuries, with many of those scored in their home country India. Rohit Sharma, in particular, has been known for his prolific home performance.
Virat Kohli's half-century came in 47 balls, making him the fastest to score 12500 ODI runs. He achieved this feat in 257 innings, breaking the previous record held by Rohit Sharma. Kohli was initially dismissed in the 37th over during his innings, but was given a reprieve, adding another layer of drama to his historic innings.
This match marked yet another chapter in Kohli's illustrious career, as he continues to break records and set new standards in the world of cricket. As of current public cricket records, Kohli is likely to hold the record for the most ODI centuries at home, but further research and data are needed to confirm this. Regardless, Kohli's achievement is undoubtedly a significant moment in Indian cricket history.
Sports enthusiasts worldwide watched in awe as India's cricket team played a thrilling ODI against Sri Lanka, with Virat Kohli equalizing Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most centuries in ODI matches played at home. This remarkable feat came during Kohli's 45th ODI century, which was an impressive demonstration of his exceptional form and skill in the sport.
