SPORTS
Men’s ODI WC: Rohit Sharma overtakes Brian Lara, becomes 4th highest scorer in ODI World Cup history
However, he missed out on his 54th half-century by two runs, getting out at 48 off 40 deliveries. With this innings, Rohit overtook Lara (1225) to become the fourth-highest scorer in the history of ODI World Cups. He now has 1243 runs in World Cups and is only behind Sachin Tendulkar (2278 runs), Ricky Ponting (1743 runs), and Kumar Sangakkara (1531 runs).
Men's ODI World Cup: Virat hits his 48th ODI hundred, first ODI World Cup century after 8 years
With this century Kohli inched closer to Indian legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI century. He is now one century short of the iconic landmark. Kohli was immaculate in India’s 257-run chase again Bangladesh and got to his century in 97 balls. The former India captain scored 103 run off 97 deliveries, smashing six boundaries and four sixes.
Men's ODI World Cup: It was a dream start for me, says Virat Kohli after his first century in World Cup 2023 against Bangladesh
“I wanted to make a significant contribution. I've had a few 50s in the World Cup, and I haven't really converted them. So, I just wanted to finish the game off this time around and hang on till the end, which is what I've done over the years for the team," said Kohli after the match
Men's ODI World Cup: Kohli hits unbeaten ton as India outplay Bangladesh for 7-wicket win
Kohli, playing a well-controlled inning, raised 44 runs for the second wicket with Shubman Gill (53), who also scored a half-century and an unbeaten 83-run partnership with KL Rahul, who scored a run-a-ball 34 as India reached 261/3 in 41.3 overs after restricting Bangladesh to 256/8 in 50 overs.
PKL: Season 10 schedule announced, Gujarat Giants to face off Telugu Titans in the opening game
The league stage will be held from Dec 2, 2023, to Feb 21, 2024. The schedule for the playoffs will be announced at a later date.
Men’s ODI World Cup: Stokes hints return to the England squad after “frustrating niggle” injury
The 32-year-old is set to return to the England squad on Saturday’s match against Proteas.
Men’s ODI World Cup: Injured Fakhar Zaman ruled out ahead of clash against Australia
Batting all-rounder Salman Agha, too, caught a fever on the Wednesday evening practice session and is still recovering. However, Fakhar was dropped after one match, and Salman is yet to play at this World Cup.
Men’s ODI World Cup: Most games of ODI cricket are won in those middle overs: Pat Cummins
Talking to the reporters on the eve of the match, Cummins showed confidence in the bowlers stating, “They sealed the opportunity."
Men's ODI WC: India fight back to restrict Bangladesh to 256/8 after Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan hit fifties
Jadeja (2-38 off 10) and Yadav (1-47) sent back the two set batters and halted Bangladesh in their tracks by triggering a middle-order collapse. Bangladesh from 110/1 in the 20th over could manage a modest score after electing to bat first on a flat wicket that was expected to help their batters regain their form.
Men's ODI WC: Sri Lanka calls up Angelo Mathews, Dushmantha Chameera as travelling reserves with team
"The Sri Lanka Cricket Selectors took this decision to ensure that the team has ready replacements in place to face contingencies, such as an injury to an existing squad member," the Sri Lanka Cricket informed in a statement on Thursday.
Don't Miss
Advertisement