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Top Knocks Of Virat Kohli In Odi World Cup  

Over the years we have seen Players put on a demi-god-like pedestal whenever a player performs well in the Cricket World Cup.

It does not matter if you were unknown before, but if you took your team home or made your team win big, you will be admired and remembered for generations to come.

Virat Kohli, is only behind his idol Sachin Tendulkar, in terms of the number of international centuries.

He has scored many hundreds which everyone remembers but scoring well in a multinational tournament in front of thousands of fans is a different feeling altogether.

Here is a look at the top 5 Knocks by Virat Kohli in  ODI World Cups.

1.35 runs Vs Sri Lanka, 2011 World Cup Final

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir during the 2011 World Cup final ( Image: Getty) 

The match started in a packed stadium in Wankhede with thousands of Indian Cricket Fans cheering for the Indian Team and waiting for them to lift the World Cup.

Sri Lanka put up a total of 274 runs with a brilliant hundred by Mahela Jayawardene.

No other team had managed to win a Cricket World Cup Final on home soil.

The iconic pair of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar came out to bat against a lethal bowling attack of Sri Lanka.

India lost their first wicket in the 2nd ball of the over itself. 

Then the moment comes when every fan in the Wankhede Stadium goes mum.

Sachin Tendulkar gets out.

India lost 2 wickets with just 31 runs on the board, and just when everyone thought it was almost over for India, out came a 22-year-old Virat Kohli with dreams in his eyes to win the World Cup for the country and his idol, Sachin Tendulkar.

Malinga was already breathing fire, but Kohli who could not let his country down built a partnership with Gautam Gambhir.

Both of them batted well and handled the bowling attack of Sri Lanka with maturity.

Virat Kohli ended up with a score of just 35 runs that day but given the situation and the amount of responsibility he had on his shoulders after Sachin and Sehwag got out was immense.

He showed us a glimpse of what we were going to witness in the next 15 years.

This will remain the best knock of Virat Kohli in the Odi World Cups. Maybe it was not a 100, not even a 50 but it will be remembered forever.

2.100 Vs Bangladesh, 2011 World Cup

 

Virat Kohli raises his bat as he scores his first-ever 100 in ODI World Cups. (Image source: BCCI)

It was the first match for the Indian Team in the 2011 World Cup, which also happened to be Virat Kohli’s debut at the marquee event.

It was his chance to show that he was not just a mere youngster, but a future legend who was going to rule cricket in the next 15 years.

Of course, it was a match against Bangladesh, but not to forget how India got knocked out by The Bangladesh Cricket Team in the last ODI tournament.

Virat did not just score a 100, he made a statement that day. The way he dominated throughout his innings was magnificent.He scored a brilliant 100 in just 83 balls with a strike rate of over 120+.

This knock by Virat Kohli is among the best knocks played by a youngster in ODI World Cups.

3.107 Vs Pakistan, 2015 World Cup

Virat Kohli redeems himself as he scores a brilliant 100 against Pakistan. ( Image source: Twitter @ICC)

It was a forgettable year for Virat Kohli the ODI batter (by his very high standards). He was struggling with his form and timing. And this is why this knock of Virat is so special.

He was struggling to even score 50s in the lead-up to the WC opener against Pakistan, and despite this, he kept his calm. Kohli was as calm as a cucumber as he belted out a brilliant 107 against the biggest enemy.

We can say that Pakistan was not the team that it used to be. But they still had one of the best bowling attacks in the world. This 100 by Kohli was not a typical Kohli-esque knock as he batted slower than usual.

He showed his versatility with the bat with this knock of his. On a difficult pitch, against the arch-rivals, he kept his calm despite his struggling form he ended up scoring a brilliant 100.

This knock of Virat Kohli will be among his best knocks in the ODI World Cups only because it came in a year when he was struggling with his form.

4. 72 Vs West Indies, 2019 World Cup

 

Virat Kohli in action against West Indies ( Image source:Surjeet Yadav /IANS)

It was supposed to be an easy match for India.

But as they say, never underestimate any team. In this match too something like that happened.

India was high on confidence after winning against Teams like Australia and Pakistan.

They were expected to win this match too easily.

But it wasn’t an easy win.

The Indian batters had to work hard for their runs.

India lost Rohit Sharma early. It was time for Virat Kohli to bat well on this difficult pitch and take the team to a respectable score. After India lost both Rohit and Rahul, Kohli stitched a partnership with Vijay Shankar and Kedar Jadhav.

On a pitch where the par score was 200 runs, India ended up scoring 268. It was all due to a brilliant 72 by Virat Kohli Although not a 100, this knock was as good as any 100 as it was a tough pitch.

5.77 Vs Pakistan, 2019 World Cup

 

Virat Kohli raises his bat as he scores a brilliant 50 against Pakistan. ( Image source: Bcci)

It was a rain-interrupted match, and India ended up scoring a giant score of 336 runs.

While Rohit Sharma was the architect of this victory against Pakistan. We should not forget the brilliant 77 runs that Kohli scored.

There’s always a possibility of collapse when a team gets a good start. Kohli didn’t let that happen.

Once Rohit and Rahul got out it was time for Kohli to go all guns blazing.

And he did just that.

He attacked and scored with a strike rate of 100.

He eventually fell to the wrong decision by the umpire but still, this knock of Virat Kohli is one of the most flawless knocks of Virat Kohli.

TOP KNOCKS BY VIRAT KOHLI IN ODI WORLD CUP 

Over the years we have seen Players put on a demi-god-like pedestal whenever a player performs well in the Cricket World Cup.

It does not matter if you were unknown before, but if you took your team home or made your team win big, you will be admired and remembered for generations to come.

Virat Kohli, is only behind his idol Sachin Tendulkar, in terms of the number of international centuries.

He has scored many hundreds which everyone remembers but scoring well in a multinational tournament in front of thousands of fans is a different feeling altogether.

Here is a look at the top 5 Knocks by Virat Kohli in  ODI World Cups.

1.35 runs Vs Sri Lanka, 2011 World Cup Final

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir during the 2011 World Cup final ( Image: Getty) 

The match started in a packed stadium in Wankhede with thousands of Indian Cricket Fans cheering for the Indian Team and waiting for them to lift the World Cup.

Sri Lanka put up a total of 274 runs with a brilliant hundred by Mahela Jayawardene.

No other team had managed to win a Cricket World Cup Final on home soil.

The iconic pair of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar came out to bat against a lethal bowling attack of Sri Lanka.

India lost their first wicket in the 2nd ball of the over itself. 

Then the moment comes when every fan in the Wankhede Stadium goes mum.

Sachin Tendulkar gets out.

India lost 2 wickets with just 31 runs on the board, and just when everyone thought it was almost over for India, out came a 22-year-old Virat Kohli with dreams in his eyes to win the World Cup for the country and his idol, Sachin Tendulkar.

Malinga was already breathing fire, but Kohli who could not let his country down built a partnership with Gautam Gambhir.

Both of them batted well and handled the bowling attack of Sri Lanka with maturity.

Virat Kohli ended up with a score of just 35 runs that day but given the situation and the amount of responsibility he had on his shoulders after Sachin and Sehwag got out was immense.

He showed us a glimpse of what we were going to witness in the next 15 years.

This will remain the best knock of Virat Kohli in the Odi World Cups. Maybe it was not a 100, not even a 50 but it will be remembered forever.

2.100 Vs Bangladesh, 2011 World Cup

 

Virat Kohli raises his bat as he scores his first-ever 100 in ODI World Cups. (Image source: BCCI)

It was the first match for the Indian Team in the 2011 World Cup, which also happened to be Virat Kohli’s debut at the marquee event.

It was his chance to show that he was not just a mere youngster, but a future legend who was going to rule cricket in the next 15 years.

Of course, it was a match against Bangladesh, but not to forget how India got knocked out by The Bangladesh Cricket Team in the last ODI tournament.

Virat did not just score a 100, he made a statement that day. The way he dominated throughout his innings was magnificent.He scored a brilliant 100 in just 83 balls with a strike rate of over 120+.

This knock by Virat Kohli is among the best knocks played by a youngster in ODI World Cups.

3.107 Vs Pakistan, 2015 World Cup

Virat Kohli redeems himself as he scores a brilliant 100 against Pakistan. ( Image source: Twitter @ICC)

It was a forgettable year for Virat Kohli the ODI batter (by his very high standards). He was struggling with his form and timing. And this is why this knock of Virat is so special.

He was struggling to even score 50s in the lead-up to the WC opener against Pakistan, and despite this, he kept his calm. Kohli was as calm as a cucumber as he belted out a brilliant 107 against the biggest enemy.

We can say that Pakistan was not the team that it used to be. But they still had one of the best bowling attacks in the world. This 100 by Kohli was not a typical Kohli-esque knock as he batted slower than usual.

He showed his versatility with the bat with this knock of his. On a difficult pitch, against the arch-rivals, he kept his calm despite his struggling form he ended up scoring a brilliant 100.

This knock of Virat Kohli will be among his best knocks in the ODI World Cups only because it came in a year when he was struggling with his form.

4. 72 Vs West Indies, 2019 World Cup

 

Virat Kohli in action against West Indies ( Image source:Surjeet Yadav /IANS)

It was supposed to be an easy match for India.

But as they say, never underestimate any team. In this match too something like that happened.

India was high on confidence after winning against Teams like Australia and Pakistan.

They were expected to win this match too easily.

But it wasn’t an easy win.

The Indian batters had to work hard for their runs.

India lost Rohit Sharma early. It was time for Virat Kohli to bat well on this difficult pitch and take the team to a respectable score. After India lost both Rohit and Rahul, Kohli stitched a partnership with Vijay Shankar and Kedar Jadhav.

On a pitch where the par score was 200 runs, India ended up scoring 268. It was all due to a brilliant 72 by Virat Kohli Although not a 100, this knock was as good as any 100 as it was a tough pitch.

5.77 Vs Pakistan, 2019 World Cup

 

Virat Kohli raises his bat as he scores a brilliant 50 against Pakistan. ( Image source: Bcci)

It was a rain-interrupted match, and India ended up scoring a giant score of 336 runs.

While Rohit Sharma was the architect of this victory against Pakistan. We should not forget the brilliant 77 runs that Kohli scored.

There’s always a possibility of collapse when a team gets a good start. Kohli didn’t let that happen.

Once Rohit and Rahul got out it was time for Kohli to go all guns blazing.

And he did just that.

He attacked and scored with a strike rate of 100.

He eventually fell to the wrong decision by the umpire but still, this knock of Virat Kohli is one of the most flawless knocks of Virat Kohli.

TOP KNOCKS BY VIRAT KOHLI IN ODI WORLD CUP 

Over the years we have seen Players put on a demi-god-like pedestal whenever a player performs well in the Cricket World Cup.

It does not matter if you were unknown before, but if you took your team home or made your team win big, you will be admired and remembered for generations to come.

Virat Kohli, is only behind his idol Sachin Tendulkar, in terms of the number of international centuries.

He has scored many hundreds which everyone remembers but scoring well in a multinational tournament in front of thousands of fans is a different feeling altogether.

Here is a look at the top 5 Knocks by Virat Kohli in  ODI World Cups.

1.35 runs Vs Sri Lanka, 2011 World Cup Final

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir during the 2011 World Cup final ( Image: Getty) 

The match started in a packed stadium in Wankhede with thousands of Indian Cricket Fans cheering for the Indian Team and waiting for them to lift the World Cup.

Sri Lanka put up a total of 274 runs with a brilliant hundred by Mahela Jayawardene.

No other team had managed to win a Cricket World Cup Final on home soil.

The iconic pair of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar came out to bat against a lethal bowling attack of Sri Lanka.

India lost their first wicket in the 2nd ball of the over itself. 

Then the moment comes when every fan in the Wankhede Stadium goes mum.

Sachin Tendulkar gets out.

India lost 2 wickets with just 31 runs on the board, and just when everyone thought it was almost over for India, out came a 22-year-old Virat Kohli with dreams in his eyes to win the World Cup for the country and his idol, Sachin Tendulkar.

Malinga was already breathing fire, but Kohli who could not let his country down built a partnership with Gautam Gambhir.

Both of them batted well and handled the bowling attack of Sri Lanka with maturity.

Virat Kohli ended up with a score of just 35 runs that day but given the situation and the amount of responsibility he had on his shoulders after Sachin and Sehwag got out was immense.

He showed us a glimpse of what we were going to witness in the next 15 years.

This will remain the best knock of Virat Kohli in the Odi World Cups. Maybe it was not a 100, not even a 50 but it will be remembered forever.

2.100 Vs Bangladesh, 2011 World Cup

 

Virat Kohli raises his bat as he scores his first-ever 100 in ODI World Cups. (Image source: BCCI)

It was the first match for the Indian Team in the 2011 World Cup, which also happened to be Virat Kohli’s debut at the marquee event.

It was his chance to show that he was not just a mere youngster, but a future legend who was going to rule cricket in the next 15 years.

Of course, it was a match against Bangladesh, but not to forget how India got knocked out by The Bangladesh Cricket Team in the last ODI tournament.

Virat did not just score a 100, he made a statement that day. The way he dominated throughout his innings was magnificent.He scored a brilliant 100 in just 83 balls with a strike rate of over 120+.

This knock by Virat Kohli is among the best knocks played by a youngster in ODI World Cups.

3.107 Vs Pakistan, 2015 World Cup

Virat Kohli redeems himself as he scores a brilliant 100 against Pakistan. ( Image source: Twitter @ICC)

It was a forgettable year for Virat Kohli the ODI batter (by his very high standards). He was struggling with his form and timing. And this is why this knock of Virat is so special.

He was struggling to even score 50s in the lead-up to the WC opener against Pakistan, and despite this, he kept his calm. Kohli was as calm as a cucumber as he belted out a brilliant 107 against the biggest enemy.

We can say that Pakistan was not the team that it used to be. But they still had one of the best bowling attacks in the world. This 100 by Kohli was not a typical Kohli-esque knock as he batted slower than usual.

He showed his versatility with the bat with this knock of his. On a difficult pitch, against the arch-rivals, he kept his calm despite his struggling form he ended up scoring a brilliant 100.

This knock of Virat Kohli will be among his best knocks in the ODI World Cups only because it came in a year when he was struggling with his form.

4. 72 Vs West Indies, 2019 World Cup

 

Virat Kohli in action against West Indies ( Image source:Surjeet Yadav /IANS)

It was supposed to be an easy match for India.

But as they say, never underestimate any team. In this match too something like that happened.

India was high on confidence after winning against Teams like Australia and Pakistan.

They were expected to win this match too easily.

But it wasn’t an easy win.

The Indian batters had to work hard for their runs.

India lost Rohit Sharma early. It was time for Virat Kohli to bat well on this difficult pitch and take the team to a respectable score. After India lost both Rohit and Rahul, Kohli stitched a partnership with Vijay Shankar and Kedar Jadhav.

On a pitch where the par score was 200 runs, India ended up scoring 268. It was all due to a brilliant 72 by Virat Kohli Although not a 100, this knock was as good as any 100 as it was a tough pitch.

5.77 Vs Pakistan, 2019 World Cup

 

Virat Kohli raises his bat as he scores a brilliant 50 against Pakistan. ( Image source: Bcci)

It was a rain-interrupted match, and India ended up scoring a giant score of 336 runs.

While Rohit Sharma was the architect of this victory against Pakistan. We should not forget the brilliant 77 runs that Kohli scored.

There’s always a possibility of collapse when a team gets a good start. Kohli didn’t let that happen.

Once Rohit and Rahul got out it was time for Kohli to go all guns blazing.

And he did just that.

He attacked and scored with a strike rate of 100.

He eventually fell to the wrong decision by the umpire but still, this knock of Virat Kohli is one of the most flawless knocks of Virat Kohli.

TOP KNOCKS BY VIRAT KOHLI IN ODI WORLD CUP 

Over the years we have seen Players put on a demi-god-like pedestal whenever a player performs well in the Cricket World Cup.

It does not matter if you were unknown before, but if you took your team home or made your team win big, you will be admired and remembered for generations to come.

Virat Kohli, is only behind his idol Sachin Tendulkar, in terms of the number of international centuries.

He has scored many hundreds which everyone remembers but scoring well in a multinational tournament in front of thousands of fans is a different feeling altogether.

Here is a look at the top 5 Knocks by Virat Kohli in  ODI World Cups.

1.35 runs Vs Sri Lanka, 2011 World Cup Final

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir during the 2011 World Cup final ( Image: Getty) 

The match started in a packed stadium in Wankhede with thousands of Indian Cricket Fans cheering for the Indian Team and waiting for them to lift the World Cup.

Sri Lanka put up a total of 274 runs with a brilliant hundred by Mahela Jayawardene.

No other team had managed to win a Cricket World Cup Final on home soil.

The iconic pair of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar came out to bat against a lethal bowling attack of Sri Lanka.

India lost their first wicket in the 2nd ball of the over itself. 

Then the moment comes when every fan in the Wankhede Stadium goes mum.

Sachin Tendulkar gets out.

India lost 2 wickets with just 31 runs on the board, and just when everyone thought it was almost over for India, out came a 22-year-old Virat Kohli with dreams in his eyes to win the World Cup for the country and his idol, Sachin Tendulkar.

Malinga was already breathing fire, but Kohli who could not let his country down built a partnership with Gautam Gambhir.

Both of them batted well and handled the bowling attack of Sri Lanka with maturity.

Virat Kohli ended up with a score of just 35 runs that day but given the situation and the amount of responsibility he had on his shoulders after Sachin and Sehwag got out was immense.

He showed us a glimpse of what we were going to witness in the next 15 years.

This will remain the best knock of Virat Kohli in the Odi World Cups. Maybe it was not a 100, not even a 50 but it will be remembered forever.

2.100 Vs Bangladesh, 2011 World Cup

 

Virat Kohli raises his bat as he scores his first-ever 100 in ODI World Cups. (Image source: BCCI)

It was the first match for the Indian Team in the 2011 World Cup, which also happened to be Virat Kohli’s debut at the marquee event.

It was his chance to show that he was not just a mere youngster, but a future legend who was going to rule cricket in the next 15 years.

Of course, it was a match against Bangladesh, but not to forget how India got knocked out by The Bangladesh Cricket Team in the last ODI tournament.

Virat did not just score a 100, he made a statement that day. The way he dominated throughout his innings was magnificent.He scored a brilliant 100 in just 83 balls with a strike rate of over 120+.

This knock by Virat Kohli is among the best knocks played by a youngster in ODI World Cups.

3.107 Vs Pakistan, 2015 World Cup

Virat Kohli redeems himself as he scores a brilliant 100 against Pakistan. ( Image source: Twitter @ICC)

It was a forgettable year for Virat Kohli the ODI batter (by his very high standards). He was struggling with his form and timing. And this is why this knock of Virat is so special.

He was struggling to even score 50s in the lead-up to the WC opener against Pakistan, and despite this, he kept his calm. Kohli was as calm as a cucumber as he belted out a brilliant 107 against the biggest enemy.

We can say that Pakistan was not the team that it used to be. But they still had one of the best bowling attacks in the world. This 100 by Kohli was not a typical Kohli-esque knock as he batted slower than usual.

He showed his versatility with the bat with this knock of his. On a difficult pitch, against the arch-rivals, he kept his calm despite his struggling form he ended up scoring a brilliant 100.

This knock of Virat Kohli will be among his best knocks in the ODI World Cups only because it came in a year when he was struggling with his form.

4. 72 Vs West Indies, 2019 World Cup

 

Virat Kohli in action against West Indies ( Image source:Surjeet Yadav /IANS)

It was supposed to be an easy match for India.

But as they say, never underestimate any team. In this match too something like that happened.

India was high on confidence after winning against Teams like Australia and Pakistan.

They were expected to win this match too easily.

But it wasn’t an easy win.

The Indian batters had to work hard for their runs.

India lost Rohit Sharma early. It was time for Virat Kohli to bat well on this difficult pitch and take the team to a respectable score. After India lost both Rohit and Rahul, Kohli stitched a partnership with Vijay Shankar and Kedar Jadhav.

On a pitch where the par score was 200 runs, India ended up scoring 268. It was all due to a brilliant 72 by Virat Kohli Although not a 100, this knock was as good as any 100 as it was a tough pitch.

5.77 Vs Pakistan, 2019 World Cup

 

Virat Kohli raises his bat as he scores a brilliant 50 against Pakistan. ( Image source: Bcci)

It was a rain-interrupted match, and India ended up scoring a giant score of 336 runs.

While Rohit Sharma was the architect of this victory against Pakistan. We should not forget the brilliant 77 runs that Kohli scored.

There’s always a possibility of collapse when a team gets a good start. Kohli didn’t let that happen.

Once Rohit and Rahul got out it was time for Kohli to go all guns blazing.

And he did just that.

He attacked and scored with a strike rate of 100.

He eventually fell to the wrong decision by the umpire but still, this knock of Virat Kohli is one of the most flawless knocks of Virat Kohli.

Over the years we have seen Players put on a demi-god-like pedestal whenever a player performs well in the Cricket World Cup.

It does not matter if you were unknown before, but if you took your team home or made your team win big, you will be admired and remembered for generations to come.

Virat Kohli, is only behind his idol Sachin Tendulkar, in terms of the number of international centuries.

He has scored many hundreds which everyone remembers but scoring well in a multinational tournament in front of thousands of fans is a different feeling altogether.

Here is a look at the top 5 Knocks by Virat Kohli in  ODI World Cups.

1.35 runs Vs Sri Lanka, 2011 World Cup Final

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir during the 2011 World Cup final ( Image: Getty) 

The match started in a packed stadium in Wankhede with thousands of Indian Cricket Fans cheering for the Indian Team and waiting for them to lift the World Cup.

Sri Lanka put up a total of 274 runs with a brilliant hundred by Mahela Jayawardene.

No other team had managed to win a Cricket World Cup Final on home soil.

The iconic pair of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar came out to bat against a lethal bowling attack of Sri Lanka.

India lost their first wicket in the 2nd ball of the over itself. 

Then the moment comes when every fan in the Wankhede Stadium goes mum.

Sachin Tendulkar gets out.

India lost 2 wickets with just 31 runs on the board, and just when everyone thought it was almost over for India, out came a 22-year-old Virat Kohli with dreams in his eyes to win the World Cup for the country and his idol, Sachin Tendulkar.

Malinga was already breathing fire, but Kohli who could not let his country down built a partnership with Gautam Gambhir.

Both of them batted well and handled the bowling attack of Sri Lanka with maturity.

Virat Kohli ended up with a score of just 35 runs that day but given the situation and the amount of responsibility he had on his shoulders after Sachin and Sehwag got out was immense.

He showed us a glimpse of what we were going to witness in the next 15 years.

This will remain the best knock of Virat Kohli in the Odi World Cups. Maybe it was not a 100, not even a 50 but it will be remembered forever.

2.100 Vs Bangladesh, 2011 World Cup

 

Virat Kohli raises his bat as he scores his first-ever 100 in ODI World Cups. (Image source: BCCI)

It was the first match for the Indian Team in the 2011 World Cup, which also happened to be Virat Kohli’s debut at the marquee event.

It was his chance to show that he was not just a mere youngster, but a future legend who was going to rule cricket in the next 15 years.

Of course, it was a match against Bangladesh, but not to forget how India got knocked out by The Bangladesh Cricket Team in the last ODI tournament.

Virat did not just score a 100, he made a statement that day. The way he dominated throughout his innings was magnificent.He scored a brilliant 100 in just 83 balls with a strike rate of over 120+.

This knock by Virat Kohli is among the best knocks played by a youngster in ODI World Cups.

3.107 Vs Pakistan, 2015 World Cup

Virat Kohli redeems himself as he scores a brilliant 100 against Pakistan. ( Image source: Twitter @ICC)

It was a forgettable year for Virat Kohli the ODI batter (by his very high standards). He was struggling with his form and timing. And this is why this knock of Virat is so special.

He was struggling to even score 50s in the lead-up to the WC opener against Pakistan, and despite this, he kept his calm. Kohli was as calm as a cucumber as he belted out a brilliant 107 against the biggest enemy.

We can say that Pakistan was not the team that it used to be. But they still had one of the best bowling attacks in the world. This 100 by Kohli was not a typical Kohli-esque knock as he batted slower than usual.

He showed his versatility with the bat with this knock of his. On a difficult pitch, against the arch-rivals, he kept his calm despite his struggling form he ended up scoring a brilliant 100.

This knock of Virat Kohli will be among his best knocks in the ODI World Cups only because it came in a year when he was struggling with his form.

4. 72 Vs West Indies, 2019 World Cup

 

Virat Kohli in action against West Indies ( Image source:Surjeet Yadav /IANS)

It was supposed to be an easy match for India.

But as they say, never underestimate any team. In this match too something like that happened.

India was high on confidence after winning against Teams like Australia and Pakistan.

They were expected to win this match too easily.

But it wasn’t an easy win.

The Indian batters had to work hard for their runs.

India lost Rohit Sharma early. It was time for Virat Kohli to bat well on this difficult pitch and take the team to a respectable score. After India lost both Rohit and Rahul, Kohli stitched a partnership with Vijay Shankar and Kedar Jadhav.

On a pitch where the par score was 200 runs, India ended up scoring 268. It was all due to a brilliant 72 by Virat Kohli Although not a 100, this knock was as good as any 100 as it was a tough pitch.

5.77 Vs Pakistan, 2019 World Cup

 

Virat Kohli raises his bat as he scores a brilliant 50 against Pakistan. ( Image source: Bcci)

It was a rain-interrupted match, and India ended up scoring a giant score of 336 runs.

While Rohit Sharma was the architect of this victory against Pakistan. We should not forget the brilliant 77 runs that Kohli scored.

There’s always a possibility of collapse when a team gets a good start. Kohli didn’t let that happen.

Once Rohit and Rahul got out it was time for Kohli to go all guns blazing.

And he did just that.

He attacked and scored with a strike rate of 100.

He eventually fell to the wrong decision by the umpire but still, this knock of Virat Kohli is one of the most flawless knocks of Virat Kohli.

Traveled to the holy city of Varanasi

Share a story about the furthest you’ve ever traveled from home.

The furthest I have traveled from my home is to a whole new state and city known as Varanasi.

One fine evening I was just wondering how it would feel to watch the Ganga Arti from the Ganges of Varanasi,

And just like that I booked my flight and traveled to Varanasi with my grandmother and aunt.

And traveling to Varanasi was one of the best decisions ever.

I have had an amazing experience.

From visiting Vishwanath temple daily, to watching Ganga Arti to visiting sarnath everything seemed holy.

Not to forget the cute little monkey that you’d see in every corner of Varanasi.

These are the things that made my experience unforgettable .

IMAGE SOURCE: RAFFAEL FERRARI

Daily habit

What daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life?

Every single person in this world likes to do something that improves the quality of their lives .

I have a habit that I have been following for years to improve the quality of my life as well.

It’s chanting ” NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO ” daily. I merely chant this to keep myself motivated and happy.

Whenever I feel I am drowning in sadness and I think I reached the lowest state of my life I start chanting this.

It not only makes me feel calm but makes me feel more confident and empathetic.

Image source: Twitter@daisakuIkedaOfficial

Ideal Home

What does your ideal home look like?

My ideal home should be something that can protect me from zombie apocalypse.

It sounds funny and impossible but that’s one of the most important things that I want

Secondly, my home should be huge and luxurious!

It should have lots of rooms along with a centralized air conditioner with a separate home theatre and a big garden.

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Top-3 ODI Knocks By Virat Kohli

Over the course of the last 15 years, no other batsman has dominated ODI cricket like the legendary Virat Kohli has. In fact, in the past decade and a half, Kohli has written several new definitions about ODI batsmanship, especially during a run-chase. 

The ongoing season is yet another chance for the Indian superstar to carve out yet another unprecedented feat as he is on cusp of becoming the first man on the planet to smash 50 centuries in this format.

Such has been Virat’s dominance in ODIs that it is frankly impossible to list down three of his best knocks. But, this blog aims at doing just the same.

Here’s a look at the top-3 knocks from Virat Kohli in ODIs:

 

#1 183 vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2012

Virat Kohli marks his arrival with a magnificent 100 against the arch-rivals (Image Source: BCCI)

The Asia Cup has always been something people look up to since always. Every youngster tries his best to show his mettle in this tournament.

In 2012 Pakistan team ended up with a huge score of 329, which was a giant score back in the day.

It was an opportunity for 24-year-old Virat Kohli to show the world that he has arrived.

And what an Arrival it was!!

After losing Gautam Gambhir early, he made a great partnership with his idol Sachin Tendulkar. Soon after Sachin got out, he continued to attack the lethal bowling attack of Pakistan and demolished the opposition.

The Pakistan team had no answers to this 24-year-old Virat Kohli.

This will remain not only the greatest ODI knock by Virat Kohli but also among the top 5 ODI knocks of all time.

#2 133* vs Sri Lanka, Hobart 2012

Virat Kohli roars like a lion as he makes a mockery of Malinga.

The year 2012 was indeed a turning point for Virat Kohli’s career as he carved out one masterclass after another to give us a peek into what was about to follow.

It was a tri-series between top cricketing nations like Australia, India, and Sri Lanka.

Mind you it was a knockout match for India.

India needed to chase a mammoth total of 321 within 40 overs to even stand a chance in the tri-series. 

What does Virat Kohli do? He takes Lasith Malinga to the cleaners and chases the total in 36.4 overs. 

#3 122 vs England, Pune 2017

Virat Kohli smashes a match-winning 122, as he starts his ODI captaincy on a high note.

It was the first match of Virat Kohli as ODI captain. He had a job to do not just as a batter but as a leader as well.

India was chasing a total of 350 runs against England. The home side got off to a horrendous start as they lost 4 quick wickets.

It was Virat’s responsibility to take the team home as a captain, and he did that with absolute disdain in a typical Kohli-esque run-chase.

Who would have thought he would end up having a match-winning partnership with a newcomer like Kedar Jadhav?  But he did.

Who can forget the short-arm jab he played against Chris Woakes? Or the million (yeah, it felt like that) cover-drives and lofted drives he stroked that magical night?

One can argue that Kedar Jadhav played a better knock but because it was his first match as a captain, it was among the best ODI knocks of Virat Kohli.

The ongoing season is yet another chance for the Indian superstar to carve out yet another unprecedented feat as he is on cusp of becoming the first man on the planet to smash 50 centuries in this format.

at’s dominance in ODIs that it is frankl of his best knocks. But, this blog aims at doing just the same.

 

#1 183 vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2012

Virat Kohli marks his arrival with a magnificent 100 against the arch-rivals (Image Source: BCCI)

The Asia Cup has always been something people look up to since always. Every youngster tries his best to show his mettle in this tournament.

In 2012 Pakistan team ended up with a huge score of 329, which was a giant score back in the day.

It was an opportunity for 24-year-old Virat Kohli to show the world that he has arrived.

And what an Arrival it was!!

After losing Gautam Gambhir early, he made a great partnership with his idol Sachin Tendulkar. Soon after Sachin got out, he continued to attack the lethal bowling attack of Pakistan and demolished the opposition.

The Pakistan team had no answers to this 24-year-old Virat Kohli.

This will remain not only the greatest ODI knock by Virat Kohli but also among the top 5 ODI knocks of all time.

#2 133* vs Sri Lanka, Hobart 2012

Virat Kohli roars like a lion as he makes a mockery of Malinga.

The year 2012 was indeed a turning point for Virat Kohli’s career as he carved out one masterclass after another to give us a peek into what was about to follow.

It was a tri-series between top cricketing nations like Australia, India, and Sri Lanka.

Mind you it was a knockout match for India.

India needed to chase a mammoth total of 321 within 40 overs to even stand a chance in the tri-series. 

What does Virat Kohli do? He takes Lasith Malinga to the cleaners and chases the total in 36.4 overs. 

#3 122 vs England, Pune 2017

Virat Kohli smashes a match-winning 122, as he starts his ODI captaincy on a high note.

It was the first match of Virat Kohli as ODI captain. He had a job to do not just as a batter but as a leader as well.

India was chasing a total of 350 runs against England. The home side got off to a horrendous start as they lost 4 quick wickets.

It was Virat’s responsibility to take the team home as a captain, and he did that with absolute disdain in a typical Kohli-esque run-chase.

Who would have thought he would end up having a match-winning partnership with a newcomer like Kedar Jadhav?  But he did.

Who can forget the short-arm jab he played against Chris Woakes? Or the million (yeah, it felt like that) cover-dives and lofted drives he stroked that magical night?

One can argue that Kedar Jadhav played a better knock but because it was his first match as a captain, it was among the best ODI knocks of Virat Kohli.

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