After smashing a six off Naseem Shah, Virat Kohli swiftly approached his century, reaching the remarkable milestone in record time and securing his 47th ODI century.
Do you recall that memorable six Virat Kohli struck off Haris Rauf during the 2022 T20 World Cup? Well, the renowned Indian batsman nearly replicated that remarkable shot against Naseem Shah towards the end of India's innings against Pakistan in Colombo. Kohli, who achieved two impressive milestones during his time at the crease, powerfully dispatched Naseem's slower off-cutter straight into the long-on area for a colossal six, eliciting immense delight among all spectators.
After smashing a six off Naseem Shah, Virat Kohli swiftly approached his century, reaching the remarkable milestone in record time and securing his 47th ODI century. The right-handed batsman displayed an unwavering determination, refusing to halt his onslaught as he effortlessly scored an unbeaten 122 runs off just 94 balls, including nine fours and three sixes.
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It is no secret that Pakistan is Virat's preferred opponent, regardless of the format, as he consistently excels against them on grand stages. One cannot forget his exceptional performance during last year's clash at the renowned 'MCG' stadium, where India found themselves in a precarious position at 31 for four. Undeterred, Kohli showcased his brilliance by crafting a magnificent unbeaten 82 runs, leading his team to a resounding victory.
During that remarkable innings, Kohli executed what can only be described as one of the most challenging shots in the cricketing manual. He fearlessly dispatched a delivery from the formidable fast bowler, Rauf, who was hurling the ball at a staggering speed of over 140 kmph, effortlessly launching it over his head for a straight six. If that audacious shot did not inflict enough pain on the Pakistan team and their devoted fans, his recent strike off Naseem Shah certainly did.
The impact of that particular shot was so profound that Pakistan failed to mount a comeback, conceding a staggering 356 runs - the highest ever against India in an ODI game.
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