Virat Kohli turns 31: Top 5 ODI knocks from the Indian captain

Virat Kohli is arguably one best ODI batsman in world. He has moved past some of game's greats and has broken several records. At only 31 years of , he has 43 ODI centuries to his name. right-handed batsman has played several memorable ODI kcks over years. On occasion of his 31st birthday, let us look at his top 5 ODI kcks.

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5. 100* vs Australia, Jaipur, 2013

Australia h scored 359/5 in 50 overs courtesy five fifty-plus scores from ir batsmen. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan gave India a great start before Dhawan got out with scoreboard reing 176. Joining alrey settled Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli started hitting Australian bowlers all around park. Kohli reached his 16th ODI hundred off just 52 balls and in process broke  record that was previously held by Virender Sehwag. This match will be etched in minds for Kohli's explosive hundred. 

4. 154* vs New Zealand, Chandigarh, 2016

India h restricted New Zealand to 285 but y were in a difficult situation after openers Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane fell cheaply. As always, Virat Kohli took over responsibility of chasing target. He scored an unbeaten 154 off 134 balls against a lethal pace attack consisting of Tim Soue, Trent Boult and Matt Henry to guide India home with 10 balls to spare. 

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3. 183 vs Pakistan, Dhaka, 2012 Asia Cup

Sachin Tendulkar scored record 100th century against Banglesh in 2012 Asia Cup, but India lost that match. y h to win against Pakistan in order to be in contention to qualify for final. Pakistan openers struck centuries and posted a massive 329. Kohli was in fine form and h alrey scored a ton in tournament. He scored a majestic 183 which is his highest score ODI's and helped India to a 6-wicket win. Interestingly, this was Sachin's last ODI.

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2. 122 vs England, Pune, 2016

Virat Kohli's first stint as full-time ODI captain was at home in 2016 England's tour of India. In his very first match as full-time ODI skipper, Kohli played one of best captain innings in ODI cricket. Chasing 351, India were reduced to 63-4 inside 12 overs. With help of Kedar Jhav, Kohli kept India in hunt. His 122 off just 105 balls helped India chase an improbable 350-run target.

1. 133* vs Sri Lanka, Hobart, 2012

This is arguably Kohli's best ODI innings till date. To stay alive in tri-series, India needed to chase 321 in 40 overs. After a brisk start, both Sehwag & Tendulkar were back in pavilion. Virat Kohli n built a partnership with Gautham Gambhir. After reaching his 50, he switched gears and smashed array of boundaries. Particularly, way he decimated Malinga was a treat to watch. This was an innings of maturity & India won match inside 37 overs and Kohli stamped his authority as chase master.

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