Download the all-new Republic app:

Published 21:15 IST, September 11th 2023

'Greatest ODI Batsman Of All Time': Internet Explodes As 'King Kohli' Hits 122 Vs Pakistan

Virat Kohli's stellar knock against Pakistan was one of the most captivating ones as he secured a ton and also reached 13,000 runs in the process.

Reported by: Pavitra Shome
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
Virat Kohli celebrates his ton against PAK at the Asia Cup Super 4 match; Image: X/BCCI | Image: self
Advertisement

Virat Kohli is doing unimaginable things, and the cricket aficionados are loving it. In the ongoing Asia Cup 2023, the batsman has showcased a powerful display against arch-nemesis Pakistan, and Team India has posed a score of 356/2, which is the highest against PAK. KL Rahul emerged as the comeback star, but it was King Kohli who shined with his monumental innings.

3 things you need to know

  • India scored 356/2 against pakistan in Asia Cup
  • Opening batters Shiubman Gill & Rohit Sharma scored half centuries each
  • Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were the centurions in the 1st innings 

Also Read: India vs Pakistan live score, Asia Cup 2023 updates

Advertisement

Netizens ecstatic after Virat Kohli's stellar knock against PAK

The India vs Pakistan was bugged with a rain delay. But it did not derail the team's momentum by any means. Openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill posed good runs while Rahul and Kohli took care of the rest. Virat's standout performance in the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match elicited ecstatic and cheerful performance from the fans.

The cricket fraternity hailed Kohli's classic knock

Advertisement

The fans also could not resist expressing their joy

Also Read: 'WHAT A COMEBACK': KL Rahul breaks the internet with sensational ton against Pakistan

Advertisement

List of records in IND vs PAK match

  1. This is India's highest partnership in Asia Cup cricket
  2. Virat Kohli completed the fastest 13000 runs in ODI cricket
  3. This is Kohli's 4th consecutive century at a venue in ODIs (joint highest for any batter)
  4. India's score of 356/2 is highest against Pakistan 

 IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023 match round-up

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul shared an unbeaten 233-run stand off 194 balls after India started the reserve day on 147 for two. It was India’s joint highest total against Pakistan in ODIs. Part time spinner Iftikhar Ahmed leaked 52 runs in 5.4 overs and was the most expensive bowler for Pakistan.

Brief Scores: India: 356 for 2 in 50 overs (Kohli 122*, Rahul 111*; S. Khan 1/71).

Advertisement

(With Inputs from PTI) 

19:08 IST, September 11th 2023