Virat Kohli is a threat to anyone in World Cricket: Gautam Gambhir said after Ex-Ind Captain’s 71st International Century
Virat Kohli is a threat to anyone in World Cricket: Gautam Gambhir said after Ex-Ind Captain’s 71st International Century
India against Afghanistan Asia Cup 2022: Highlights
Finally, Virat Kohli attained his first hundred since November 2019. In addition, India defeated Afghanistan by a 101 runs. Furthermore, the Indian team acquired this win in an inconsequential Asia Cup Super 4 match. Also, Kohli scored a delightful unbeaten 122 off just 61 balls. In addition, stand-in skipper KL Rahul scored 62 off 41 deliveries. Their combined scores powered India to an imposing 212 for two after being put into bat.
Moreover, India defended the target with ease and restricted Afghanistan to 111 for eight. On the other hand, Ibrahim Zadran was the top-scorer for the Afghans. He scored 64 runs not out. Also, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (5/4) did great with the ball for India.
Brief Scores
India: 212 runs for 2 in 20 overs
Virat Kohli – 122 – not out
KL Rahul – 62
Fareed Ahmed – 2/57
Afghanistan – 111 runs for 8 in 20 overs
Ibrahim Zadran – 64 – not out
Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 5/4
71st century for Virat Kohli
Finally, the much-awaited 71st international century happened for Virat Kohli. He acquired his 71st century in Dubai against Afghanistan. The ex-India captain hammered a breathtaking 122 runs of 61 balls not out. He laced 12 fours and six maximums in his innings.
In the first place, the world did not stop hailing Kohli. In addition, former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir said that Kohli is now a threat to anyone in the world. Gautam Gambhir has seen Kohli grow from close quarters. Also, Kohli’s wife, Anushka Sharma is filled with pride after her husband’s 71st Century.
“Virat Kohli is a threat to anyone in world cricket he plays like that,” Gambhir said. Also, Sandesh Jhingan, Sunil Chhetri, and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu extended congratulatory wishes to Virat Kohli after 71st Hundred against Afghanistan.
“Firstly I am grateful for how the day went today. Time away from the game gave me a good chance to sit back and observe a lot of things about me. I mentioned one special person – Anushka – who stood by me through these tough times and I mentioned her as she has seen the absolute raw side of me throughout all these months,” Kohli said.
In addition, Virat Kohli was awarded the man of the match said. In addition, he stole the show with 71st Hundred.
Kohli guided India to post a massive total of 212 runs for 2 at the end of their innings.
Finally, Kohli ended his century drought. Besides, this came after 1020 days and 83 innings. He dedicated his century to his wife Anushka Sharma and his daughter Vamika Kohli.
“I dedicate this hundred to my wife & my daughter,” expressed Kohli. He said this during the mid-innings break in an interview with Star Sports.