ON THIS DAY, 2009: Virat Kohli got the first of his 43 ODI hundreds. Here’s a look back at his incredible journey.
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Walks in at 23/2 in the fourth over chasing a steep target of 316 and puts on a 224-run stand with Gautam Gambhir as India win by seven wickets.
Gambhir dedicates the Man of the Match award to Kohli for the latter’s maiden ODI century.
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Walks in at 23/2 in the fourth over chasing a steep target of 316 and puts on a 224-run stand with Gautam Gambhir as India win by seven wickets.
Gambhir dedicates the Man of the Match award to Kohli for the latter’s maiden ODI century.
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Helps India chase down 248 in just 43 overs in a dead rubber before the tri-series final.
First century away from home and the first of his four hundreds in Mirpur (the most for Kohli at a venue).
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Helps India chase down 248 in just 43 overs in a dead rubber before the tri-series final.
First century away from home and the first of his four hundreds in Mirpur (the most for Kohli at a venue).
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Another century in a successful run chase. Comes in on the third ball of the innings and partnerships of 137 & 84 with Yuvraj and Raina helps India reach the target with seven balls to spare.
First of his ODI three centuries at Vizag.
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Another century in a successful run chase. Comes in on the third ball of the innings and partnerships of 137 & 84 with Yuvraj and Raina helps India reach the target with seven balls to spare.
First of his ODI three centuries at Vizag.
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Maiden ODI hundred batting first.
Hits a 104-ball 105 in the innings where the next highest score is 42. India win comfortably by 40 runs.
Hundreds in back-to-back innings for the first time in his ODI career.
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Maiden ODI hundred batting first.
Hits a 104-ball 105 in the innings where the next highest score is 42. India win comfortably by 40 runs.
Hundreds in back-to-back innings for the first time in his ODI career.
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A century on World Cup debut – the first and only Indian to do so to date.
India pile a mammoth total of 370 thanks to Virender Sehwag’s 175 and Kohli’s unbeaten 100. India kick start their successful Word Cup campaign with a 60-run win.
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A century on World Cup debut – the first and only Indian to do so to date.
India pile a mammoth total of 370 thanks to Virender Sehwag’s 175 and Kohli’s unbeaten 100. India kick start their successful Word Cup campaign with a 60-run win.
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First century in18 innings – the longest gap between two hundreds for Kohli in ODIs.
In what is Rahul Dravid’s last ODI, he puts on a partnership of 170 with Kohli.
It remains Kohli's only three-figure knock in ODIs in England.
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First century in18 innings – the longest gap between two hundreds for Kohli in ODIs.
In what is Rahul Dravid’s last ODI, he puts on a partnership of 170 with Kohli.
It remains Kohli's only three-figure knock in ODIs in England.
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Kohli and Gambhir anchor a 238-run chase with an unbeaten 209-run third wicket partnership.
First century for Kohli at his home ground - Feroz Shah Kotla.
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Kohli and Gambhir anchor a 238-run chase with an unbeaten 209-run third wicket partnership.
First century for Kohli at his home ground - Feroz Shah Kotla.
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Another hundred in a run-chase and second in as many innings in Vizag for Kohli.
India’s 270-run chase is built on the 163-run third wicket partnership between Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
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Another hundred in a run-chase and second in as many innings in Vizag for Kohli.
India’s 270-run chase is built on the 163-run third wicket partnership between Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
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India need to chase down 321 inside 40 overs to stay alive in the tri-series.
Partnerships of 115 with Gambhir and 120* (off just 55 balls) with Raina means India reach the target in just 36.4 overs.
Kohli vs Malinga: 15 balls; 44 runs
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India need to chase down 321 inside 40 overs to stay alive in the tri-series.
Partnerships of 115 with Gambhir and 120* (off just 55 balls) with Raina means India reach the target in just 36.4 overs.
Kohli vs Malinga: 15 balls; 44 runs
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Helps India post 304 in the Asia Cup opener. Kohli & Gambhir (100) scores centuries as the duo put together their third 200+ partnership (205) in ODIs.
Third ODI century in last four innings at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium for Kohli.
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Helps India post 304 in the Asia Cup opener. Kohli & Gambhir (100) scores centuries as the duo put together their third 200+ partnership (205) in ODIs.
Third ODI century in last four innings at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium for Kohli.
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(11/43)
Career best for Kohli and the highest individual score against Pakistan in ODIs.
Kohli – Rohit stand of 172 runs is the backbone of the chase. India chase down 330 in what turned out to be Sachin Tendulkar’s final ODI appearance.
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Career best for Kohli and the highest individual score against Pakistan in ODIs.
Kohli – Rohit stand of 172 runs is the backbone of the chase. India chase down 330 in what turned out to be Sachin Tendulkar’s final ODI appearance.
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(12/43)
Third hundred in his last three innings against Sri Lanka and fourth in last five innings in ODIs.
Kohli’s 106 drives India to 314 as they take 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series.
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Third hundred in his last three innings against Sri Lanka and fourth in last five innings in ODIs.
Kohli’s 106 drives India to 314 as they take 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series.
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Kohli’s second hundred of the series helps India to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series.
Leads the way in a clinical run chase with an unbeaten 128 as India win by six wickets and 46 balls to spare.
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Kohli’s second hundred of the series helps India to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series.
Leads the way in a clinical run chase with an unbeaten 128 as India win by six wickets and 46 balls to spare.
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First century as captain in just his second game leading India.
The 83-ball 102 pushes India to 311 as they crush West Indies by 102 runs in a must-win encounter in the tri-series.
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First century as captain in just his second game leading India.
The 83-ball 102 pushes India to 311 as they crush West Indies by 102 runs in a must-win encounter in the tri-series.
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Leads India for the first time in a full series and starts in style with his customary century in a run-chase.
India make light work of a chase of 229 thanks to the 108-ball 115 by Kohli. India go on to win the series 5-0.
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Leads India for the first time in a full series and starts in style with his customary century in a run-chase.
India make light work of a chase of 229 thanks to the 108-ball 115 by Kohli. India go on to win the series 5-0.
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The fastest ever ODI century for India in ODIs – off just 52 balls.
India make a mockery of Australia’s total of 359, winning with nine wickets and 39 balls to spare – the biggest chase in their ODI history.
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The fastest ever ODI century for India in ODIs – off just 52 balls.
India make a mockery of Australia’s total of 359, winning with nine wickets and 39 balls to spare – the biggest chase in their ODI history.
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Another successful 350+ chase and another unbeaten Kohli hundred in a fortnight.
Kohli’s 17th century in ODIs, 11 of which came in run chases and ended in an India win.
The 61-ball century being the third fastest for India in ODIs.
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Another successful 350+ chase and another unbeaten Kohli hundred in a fortnight.
Kohli’s 17th century in ODIs, 11 of which came in run chases and ended in an India win.
The 61-ball century being the third fastest for India in ODIs.
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First time in 12 instances where India fail in a run chase when Kohli has scored a hundred.
Top scored with 123 in a chase of 293 where the next highest score was 40. India bowled out for 268 and lose by 24 runs.
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First time in 12 instances where India fail in a run chase when Kohli has scored a hundred.
Top scored with 123 in a chase of 293 where the next highest score was 40. India bowled out for 268 and lose by 24 runs.
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(19/43)
Scores 136 off 122 as India comfortably chase down the target of 280 in their Asia Cup opener.
The 213-run stand with Rahane is the highlight of the chase.
Third century in Asia Cup making it the most for an Indian player in the tournament.
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Scores 136 off 122 as India comfortably chase down the target of 280 in their Asia Cup opener.
The 213-run stand with Rahane is the highlight of the chase.
Third century in Asia Cup making it the most for an Indian player in the tournament.
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Kohli’s 20th century - third Indian to 20 ODI hundreds after Sachin Tendulkar (49) and Sourav Ganguly (22) - propels India to a mammoth 330.
India win by 59 runs.
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Kohli’s 20th century - third Indian to 20 ODI hundreds after Sachin Tendulkar (49) and Sourav Ganguly (22) - propels India to a mammoth 330.
India win by 59 runs.
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(21/43)
An unbeaten 139 from Kohli helps India chase down 287 and complete 5-0 whitewash over Sri Lanka.
Angelo Mathews also made 139* which makes it the highest identical score in the same ODI by two batsmen.
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An unbeaten 139 from Kohli helps India chase down 287 and complete 5-0 whitewash over Sri Lanka.
Angelo Mathews also made 139* which makes it the highest identical score in the same ODI by two batsmen.
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Kick starts India’s World Cup campaign with a century in the team’s first match, much like 2011. Also, becomes the first Indian batsman to score a World Cup century against Pakistan.
India score 300/7 and go on to win by 76 runs.
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Kick starts India’s World Cup campaign with a century in the team’s first match, much like 2011. Also, becomes the first Indian batsman to score a World Cup century against Pakistan.
India score 300/7 and go on to win by 76 runs.
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First ODI century for Kohli against South Africa in 15 innings against them.
On a turning Chepauk track, Kohli’s masterclass guides India to a match winning total of 299 in a must-win clash.
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First ODI century for Kohli against South Africa in 15 innings against them.
On a turning Chepauk track, Kohli’s masterclass guides India to a match winning total of 299 in a must-win clash.
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Fourth hundred against Australia and first against them in their own backyard.
Century partnerships with Dhawan and Rahane push India to 295 but they lose the match by three wickets.
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Fourth hundred against Australia and first against them in their own backyard.
Century partnerships with Dhawan and Rahane push India to 295 but they lose the match by three wickets.
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Back-to-back centuries in Australia for the first time.
Another hundred in a chase, but India end up losing. Chasing 349 for victory, India collapse from 277/1 in the 37th over to 323 all out.
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Back-to-back centuries in Australia for the first time.
Another hundred in a chase, but India end up losing. Chasing 349 for victory, India collapse from 277/1 in the 37th over to 323 all out.
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(26/43)
14th century in 59 innings for Kohli in successful run chases – equals the record held by Tendulkar, who achieved the same in 124 innings.
India chases down 285 in 48.2 overs with seven wickets in hand.
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14th century in 59 innings for Kohli in successful run chases – equals the record held by Tendulkar, who achieved the same in 124 innings.
India chases down 285 in 48.2 overs with seven wickets in hand.
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India chase down 351 from 64/4. Third time India chase down 350+ with Kohli scoring 100s in all three instances.
17th century batting second - equals Tendulkar for most 100s in run chases – 15 of which have resulted in victories (the most).
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India chase down 351 from 64/4. Third time India chase down 350+ with Kohli scoring 100s in all three instances.
17th century batting second - equals Tendulkar for most 100s in run chases – 15 of which have resulted in victories (the most).
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18th century in a run chase – goes past the record of 17 held by Sachin Tendulkar.
Makes light work of a 206-chase as India win with 79 balls to spare. India win the series 3-1.
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18th century in a run chase – goes past the record of 17 held by Sachin Tendulkar.
Makes light work of a 206-chase as India win with 79 balls to spare. India win the series 3-1.
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(29/43)
29th century in ODI cricket for Kohli, goes past Sanath Jayasuriya’s 28.
Centuries from Kohli and Rohit guide India to 375 which hands Sri Lanka their heaviest defeat on home soil – by 168 runs.
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29th century in ODI cricket for Kohli, goes past Sanath Jayasuriya’s 28.
Centuries from Kohli and Rohit guide India to 375 which hands Sri Lanka their heaviest defeat on home soil – by 168 runs.
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(30/43)
Eighth century for Kohli against Sri Lanka.
Kohli’s unbeaten century guides India to a comfortable six wicket win.
India whitewash Sri Lanka 5-0, the third time India win a series 5-0 under Kohli and second time against Sri Lanka.
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Eighth century for Kohli against Sri Lanka.
Kohli’s unbeaten century guides India to a comfortable six wicket win.
India whitewash Sri Lanka 5-0, the third time India win a series 5-0 under Kohli and second time against Sri Lanka.
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Kohli becomes the second player after AB de Villiers to score a century in his 200th ODI.
India’s 280 not enough as New Zealand chase down the target in the penultimate over.
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Kohli becomes the second player after AB de Villiers to score a century in his 200th ODI.
India’s 280 not enough as New Zealand chase down the target in the penultimate over.
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Another 200+ stand between Kohli and Rohit (147) helps India to post 337 as they win the series decider by six runs.
Sixth hundred in 2017 for Kohli makes it the most centuries for a captain in ODIs in a calendar year.
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Another 200+ stand between Kohli and Rohit (147) helps India to post 337 as they win the series decider by six runs.
Sixth hundred in 2017 for Kohli makes it the most centuries for a captain in ODIs in a calendar year.
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First ODI century for Kohli in South Africa.
First win for India in eight ODIs against South Africa at Kingsmead and 270 is the highest successful chase against the home side at the venue.
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First ODI century for Kohli in South Africa.
First win for India in eight ODIs against South Africa at Kingsmead and 270 is the highest successful chase against the home side at the venue.
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Longest innings in Kohli’s ODI career – 159 balls.
100 of the 160 runs came by running (75 X 1s; 11 X 2s; 1 X 3s).
12th century leading India in ODIs - surpasses Sourav Ganguly’s record of 11 hundreds as skipper.
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Longest innings in Kohli’s ODI career – 159 balls.
100 of the 160 runs came by running (75 X 1s; 11 X 2s; 1 X 3s).
12th century leading India in ODIs - surpasses Sourav Ganguly’s record of 11 hundreds as skipper.
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(35/43)
India makes a mockery of the run-chase as they complete their maiden ODI series win in SA (5-1).
Kohli becomes the first batsman to aggregate 500+ runs (558) in a bilateral ODI series.
Fourth hundred in last nine innings for Kohli against SA.
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India makes a mockery of the run-chase as they complete their maiden ODI series win in SA (5-1).
Kohli becomes the first batsman to aggregate 500+ runs (558) in a bilateral ODI series.
Fourth hundred in last nine innings for Kohli against SA.
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(36/43)
Another successful 300+ run-chase by India. Another century by Kohli.
Kohli’s 14th ODI hundred as captain in just 50 innings – only behind Ponting’s tally of 22.
The fourth instance of both Kohli and Rohit scoring a century in the same ODI.
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Another successful 300+ run-chase by India. Another century by Kohli.
Kohli’s 14th ODI hundred as captain in just 50 innings – only behind Ponting’s tally of 22.
The fourth instance of both Kohli and Rohit scoring a century in the same ODI.
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(37/43)
Kohli becomes the quickest ever to the milestone of 10000 ODI runs – just 205 innings.
Goes past 1000 runs in 2018 in just 11 innings – the fastest ever for a player in a calendar year.
Match ends in a tie as both sides score 321 each.
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Kohli becomes the quickest ever to the milestone of 10000 ODI runs – just 205 innings.
Goes past 1000 runs in 2018 in just 11 innings – the fastest ever for a player in a calendar year.
Match ends in a tie as both sides score 321 each.
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First Indian batsman to score hundreds in three successive ODI inngs.
The knock is not enough as India lose by 43 runs – the 1st instance of India losing a run-chase at home after a Kohli hundred.
Last four innings v WI: 111*, 140, 157* & 107
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First Indian batsman to score hundreds in three successive ODI inngs.
The knock is not enough as India lose by 43 runs – the 1st instance of India losing a run-chase at home after a Kohli hundred.
Last four innings v WI: 111*, 140, 157* & 107
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India’s chase of 299 in a must-win encounter anchored by a Kohli hundred.
24th century for Kohli batting second in ODIs and second in a row in Adelaide.
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India’s chase of 299 in a must-win encounter anchored by a Kohli hundred.
24th century for Kohli batting second in ODIs and second in a row in Adelaide.
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(40/43)
Kohli’s near run-a-ball innings on a slow turner helps India post 250.
The next highest score in the match is 52 as India sneak home by eight runs.
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Kohli’s near run-a-ball innings on a slow turner helps India post 250.
The next highest score in the match is 52 as India sneak home by eight runs.
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Kohli’s 95-ball 123 is not enough as India fall short of the target of 314; next highest score for India being 32.
Ninth hundred for Kohli in a 300+ chase.
Eighth century against Australia putting him only behind Tendulkar (9) in the list.
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Kohli’s 95-ball 123 is not enough as India fall short of the target of 314; next highest score for India being 32.
Ninth hundred for Kohli in a 300+ chase.
Eighth century against Australia putting him only behind Tendulkar (9) in the list.
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(42/43)
Kohli’s 120 powers India to a match winning total of 279. Fifth century in last eight innings for Kohli against West Indies.
34th ton resulting in a win – goes past Sachin Tendulkar’s 33 in wins.
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Kohli’s 120 powers India to a match winning total of 279. Fifth century in last eight innings for Kohli against West Indies.
34th ton resulting in a win – goes past Sachin Tendulkar’s 33 in wins.
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(43/43)
Ninth century for Kohli in 35 innings against West Indies – equals Tendulkar’s record for most centuries against an opponent (nine vs Australia in 70 inngs).
India chase down 255 in a rain-curtailed game with six wickets and 15 balls to spare.
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Ninth century for Kohli in 35 innings against West Indies – equals Tendulkar’s record for most centuries against an opponent (nine vs Australia in 70 inngs).
India chase down 255 in a rain-curtailed game with six wickets and 15 balls to spare.
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