{"id":89,"date":"2023-08-11T21:32:38","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T20:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingglobe.com\/?p=89"},"modified":"2024-08-19T20:46:31","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T19:46:31","slug":"kohlis-25th-odi-century","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingglobe.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/11\/kohlis-25th-odi-century\/","title":{"rendered":"Kohli’s 25th ODI Century: A Record-Breaking Knock"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Virat Kohli scored his 25th ODI century on January 20, 2016, against Australia at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. He scored 106 runs off 92 balls, including 11 fours and a six. India lost the match by 25 runs, but Kohli’s century was a special knock that showed his class and ability.<\/p>\n

Kohli came into the match in good form, having scored two centuries in his previous three ODI innings. He started slowly against Australia, but he gradually found his rhythm as the innings progressed. He played some exquisite shots, both off the front foot and the back foot, and he never looked in trouble. He reached his century off 92 balls, and he finished the innings with 106 runs to his name.<\/p>\n

Kohli’s century was a masterclass in batting. He showed all of his skills, including his timing, power, and temperament. He also showed his ability to adapt to different conditions, as he played the ball late and with great control on a slow pitch.<\/p>\n

Kohli’s century was a significant moment in his career, as it was his 25th in ODI cricket. It also equalled a joint second most centuries hit by an Indian batsman against Australia in One-day internationals, jointly with 5 hundreds by Rohit Sharma.<\/span> Kohli who slammed his 25th One-day international century and his 100 came from 84-balls.<\/p>\n

Kohli’s 25th ODI century was a truly special knock, and it is a moment that will be remembered for years to come. It was a reminder of Kohli’s class and ability, and it showed that he is one of the greatest batsmen in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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  • The match was the fourth ODI of the five-match series between India and Australia.<\/li>\n
  • Australia won the toss and elected to bat first.<\/li>\n
  • They scored 348 runs for 8 wickets in their 50 overs, with David Warner scoring 124 runs and Steve Smith scoring 60 runs.<\/li>\n
  • India started their reply well, with Shikhar Dhawan scoring 65 runs and Rohit Sharma scoring 40 runs.<\/li>\n
  • However, they lost wickets at regular intervals and were eventually bowled out for 323 runs in 49.2 overs.<\/li>\n
  • Kohli was the top scorer for India with 106 runs.<\/li>\n
  • Mitchell Starc was the most successful bowler for Australia, taking 4 wickets for 36 runs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The match was played at the Manuka Oval in Canberra, which is a small ground with a short boundary on one side. This made it difficult for the bowlers to contain the batsmen, and both teams scored freely.<\/p>\n

    Kohli’s century was a special knock, but it was also a team effort. Dhawan and Sharma gave him a good start, and the bowlers did a good job of restricting Australia to a manageable total.<\/p>\n

    The match was a close contest, and India could have won if they had not lost wickets at regular intervals in the middle overs. However, Kohli’s century was a sign of his class and ability, and it showed that he is one of the greatest batsmen in the world.<\/p>\n

    Here are some additional details about the match:<\/p>\n

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    • India’s total of 323 runs was their highest against Australia in ODI cricket at the time.<\/li>\n
    • Kohli’s century was his 12th in ODI cricket against Australia, which is the most by any batsman.<\/li>\n
    • Kohli’s century was the fastest by an Indian batsman against Australia in ODI cricket, taking 84 balls.<\/li>\n
    • Mitchell Starc’s 4 wickets were the most by any bowler in the match.<\/li>\n
    • The match was won by Australia by 25 runs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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      here are some more stats about Virat Kohli’s 25th ODI century:<\/p>\n

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      • He scored his century off 84 balls, which is the fastest by an Indian batsman against Australia in ODI cricket.<\/li>\n
      • He hit 11 fours and a six in his innings.<\/li>\n
      • He had a strike rate of 125.<\/li>\n
      • He was the top scorer for India in the match, with 106 runs.<\/li>\n
      • He was also the only Indian batsman to score a fifty in the match.<\/li>\n
      • Mitchell Starc was the most successful bowler for Australia, taking 4 wickets for 36 runs.<\/li>\n
      • David Warner was the top scorer for Australia, with 124 runs.<\/li>\n
      • Steve Smith scored 60 runs in the match.<\/li>\n
      • Australia won the match by 25 runs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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