India finished the chase in 48 overs, the 295/7 target became a blistering 11‑over thriller after Kohli’s 74‑ball hundred. New Delhi’s Thiruvananthapuram saw a roar when the Sun‑baked crowd erupted for a six that sealed the century.
Kohli’s big moment came in the 18th over when Gudakesh Motie’s flighted delivery found the long‑on boundary. The batsman stepped down the pitch, his bat flashing, and the crowd exploded. The knock was not just a century; it was a statement that India’s chase was in the pocket of a master.
Beyond the 55th century, Kohli now shares the record for most ODI hundreds against a single side – 10 vs West Indies – with the late Sachin Tendulkar. He also matched 10 centuries against Sri Lanka, the second most of any Indian. That double‑decker record adds another feather to his already illustrious career.
The 74‑ball innings ranks as one of Kohli’s fastest ODI hundreds and sits comfortably in the top 10 fastest of all time. He has 52‑ball, 61‑ball, 74‑ball, and 76‑ball centuries in his bag, each a reminder of his relentless aggression.
With the win, India now sits comfortably at the top of the ICC ODI rankings and the victory comes as a morale boost ahead of the Champions Trophy. Kohli’s record‑breaking innings also sets a high bar for future Indian batsmen to chase.