“Greatest comeback in the history of sport”, Twitter reacts as Virat Kohli scores 166 runs off 110 balls in the third ODI against Sri Lanka

On Sunday at Greenfield International Stadium, Virat Kohli scored his 46th ODI century, this time against Sri Lanka. With just four more ODI centuries to go, Kohli will surpass Sachin Tendulkar‘s record for most ODI hundreds. Kohli has struck 46 hundred in ODIs, whereas Tendulkar has 49.

In addition, he scored his 74th century while representing his country. He reached his most recent ton by means of 10 fours and 1 six. He now has 21 hundred at home, surpassing Tendulkar’s previous record of 20.

Even more impressively, Kohli surpassed Mahela Jayawardene of Sri Lanka to become the fourth-highest run-scorer in ODI history. When compared to the likes of Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara, Ricky Ponting, and Sanath Jayasuriya, he is presently in fifth place.

During India’s visit to Bangladesh at the tail end of last year, Kohli finally scored a century in one-day internationals. For 1214 days, the number 3 in the lineup has failed to score a century.

As India’s ODI schedule is jam-packed in the 10 months leading up to the World Cup in October/November, Kohli is sure to set even more ODI records.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat first in Sunday’s third one-day international against Sri Lanka. India made two changes to its starting lineup, removing Hardik Pandya and Umran Malik in favour of Suryakumar Yadav and Washington Sundar.

For Sri Lanka, Dhananjaya de Silva and Dunith Wellalage were replaced by Ashen Bandara and Jeffrey Vandersay. India now has a 2-0 lead in the three-game series. Virat Kohli scored 166* in just 110 balls with 13 fours and 8 sixes. A dominating innings, what a player.

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (w), Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis (w), Ashen Bandara, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara

Twitter Reacts:

The King!👑 The Run machine,hitting his prime form again!♥️🐐 B2B centuries!!🫡#ViratKohli𓃵 https://t.co/zmvFYCX0WE

— Mohit Mishra (@mohitsm1298) January 15, 2023

Anyone who think he is not fit for t20i #KingKohli #BCCISelectionCommittee @BCCI https://t.co/78ew9sBOYf

— Aman Rajawat (@rajawataman77) January 15, 2023

Hope he scores against australia in the most important tests

If India doesn't win 3/4 , we'll be disqualified

Without rishabh pant, it looks impossible#ViratKohli𓃵 https://t.co/099jrFdq94

— 🔻TiLuck🔺 (@Queen4luck) January 15, 2023

Run machine for a reason. another💯 for @imVkohli
Fir se Virat century ka aadat lga rha hai 😂😂 https://t.co/67gpTjAEok

— Sanu Pandey 🇮🇳 (@SP_0806) January 15, 2023

Congratulations @imVkohli
Nice to watch full innings, what a fantastic knock https://t.co/vwZ4l3ppHG

— Er. SK Verma (Sudhir Kumar Verma) (@SKVERMA1709) January 15, 2023

The greatest ever. All bow down to the greatest @imVkohli 🙏❤️ https://t.co/f6rPLB69A3

— Navneet (@Kind_Navneet) January 15, 2023

One King arrived!
The other King is on the way to retain his position 👑 @iamsrk #10DaysForPathaan https://t.co/oozvpxIGvk

— Shubh Gupta (@Shubhgupta4you) January 15, 2023