How Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 100 against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy created 12 historic milestones.
Virat Kohli, the modern-day maestro of cricket, once again proved why he is considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time. In a high-stakes match against Pakistan during the Champions Trophy, Kohli played a match-winning innings of 100* off 111 balls. This knock not only led India to victory but also helped Kohli achieve 12 incredible milestones. Let’s dive into the details of these records and what makes Kohli’s innings so special.
12 Milestones: Virat Kohli’s Century Against Pakistan Sets New Records
1. Fastest to 14,000 Runs in ODIs: Kohli became the fastest batsman to reach 14,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He achieved this feat in just 287 innings, surpassing legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting.
2. Most 50+ Scores in Champions Trophy: With this innings, Kohli registered his sixth 50+ score in the Champions Trophy, tying the record held by Indian greats like Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, and Shikhar Dhawan.
3. Most 50+ Scores in ICC ODI Tournaments: Kohli now has 23 scores of 50 or more in ICC ODI tournaments (World Cup and Champions Trophy combined), equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s record.
4. Third-Highest Run-Scorer in International Cricket: Kohli surpassed Ricky Ponting to become the third-highest run-scorer in international cricket across all formats. His total runs now stand at 27,503, behind only Kumar Sangakkara (28,016) and Sachin Tendulkar (34,357).
5. First Indian to Score a Century Against Pakistan in Champions Trophy: Kohli became the first Indian batsman to score a century against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. Previously, Rohit Sharma’s 91 was the highest score by an Indian against Pakistan in this tournament.
6. Most Runs Against Pakistan in Champions Trophy: Kohli surpassed Sanath Jayasuriya’s record of 189 runs to become the highest run-scorer against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. His total runs against Pakistan in the tournament now stand at 224.
7. Only Batsman with Centuries Against Pakistan in Both Champions Trophy and World Cup: Kohli is the only batsman to score centuries against Pakistan in both the Champions Trophy and the ODI World Cup.
8. Most Runs Against Pakistan in ICC Tournaments: Kohli now holds the record for the most runs against Pakistan in ICC tournaments (World Cup and Champions Trophy combined), with 433 runs. He surpassed Rohit Sharma’s previous record of 370 runs.
9. Most Catches by an Indian in ODIs: Kohli broke Mohammad Azharuddin’s record for the most catches by an Indian in ODIs. He has now taken 158 catches, surpassing Azharuddin’s 156.
10. Most Player of the Match Awards Against Pakistan in ICC Tournaments: Kohli has been named Player of the Match five times against Pakistan in ICC tournaments, the most by any player against a single team.
11. 82nd International Century: This century was Kohli’s 82nd in international cricket, placing him second on the all-time list, behind only Sachin Tendulkar (100 centuries).
12. First Century in Champions Trophy: This was Kohli’s first century in the Champions Trophy. Despite playing in the 2013 and 2017 editions, he had never scored a hundred in this tournament before.
Virat Kohli’s century against Pakistan was not just a match-winning knock but also a historic one. By achieving 12 milestones in a single innings, Kohli has further cemented his legacy as one of the greatest cricketers of all time. His ability to perform under pressure and deliver when it matters most is what sets him apart.
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