It was India vs Pakistan once again in the Asia Cup 2023, and the Indian cricket team gave an all-round performance to seal the victory. On Sunday, 10th Sep 2023, India vs Pakistan was commenced, but due to heavy rain, the game was carried to reserve day. On Monday, 11th Sep, KL Rahul’s and Virat Kohli’s centuries set a total of 356 runs.
KL Rahul’s and Virat Kohli’s centuries could be only possible because of the start given by the openers. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave a flying start with a 121-run partnership on just 103 balls.
Well, it was a comeback game for KL Rahul, and what a comeback he has announced with a ton. KL Rahul played his 1st match in the Asia Cup after he was recovering from his injury.
If we come to Virat Kohli’s centuries, he is the “KING” of this modern-era cricket. Virat Kohli played an anchor role in his and KL Rahul’s partnership.
But when the innings went to 3rd powerplay, Kohli changed his gear and smashed the balls out of the park. Virat Kohli‘s centuries has got one more century in his name.
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Waqar Younis on Virat Kohli’s ODI centuries
After the match, Waqar Younis expressed a strong belief that Virat Kohli’s centuries to set new records in cricket is nowhere near its end. The former Pakistani cricket captain, it’s possible that Kohli could eventually score more One Day International (ODI) centuries than the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
After Virat Kohli’s centuries against Pakistan, where he played brilliantly, India achieved their highest-ever ODI score against their neighbouring rivals. Kohli’s words came in recognition of this outstanding achievement.
Everyone is buzzing about Kohli’s upcoming opportunity to make history. He’s incredibly close to matching Tendulkar’s record of 49 centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs), with 47 centuries under his belt.
Younis is convinced that Virat Kohli’s centuries is not just aiming to meet expectations but to surpass them in cricket. The numbers are a testament to this. Kohli recently achieved the milestone of scoring 13,000 runs in One Day Internationals faster than anyone else, breaking yet another record previously held by Tendulkar. This accomplishment speaks volumes about his exceptional performance.
“Comparing him to other players, including Sachin Tendulkar, reveals a striking distinction. When Sachin Tendulkar concluded his career, he had accumulated 49 centuries. It’s a safe bet that Virat Kohli, given the stage he’s at in his career and his enduring passion for cricket, will ultimately surpass this milestone with a record-breaking number of centuries that may exceed anyone’s expectations.” Waqar Younis on Virat Kohli centuries to Star Sports
