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Shardul Thakur At Number 5 In ODI World Cup Game? Rohit Sharma Reveals Huge Move That Did Not Happen

Virat Kohli's unbeaten century sealed India's fourth win from four World Cup matches as the hosts defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets on Thursday with the star batsman closing in on Sachin Tendulkar's record for ODI hundreds. Kohli reached his century and ended the match in style with a six against spinner Nasum Ahmed when he needed three runs to complete his century and India two more runs to reach a target of 257. It was number 5 batter KL Rahul, who was standing unbeaten with Kohli at the crease when India won the game.

"Put The Team First": Cheteshwar Pujara On Virat Kohli Slowing Down To Reach 100

Indian batting icon Virat Kohli reached a new milestone in his illustrious career, notching up his 48th century in ODI cricket as India hammered Bangladesh in a World Cup 2023 match. As the cricketing fraternity celebrated Kohli's new milestone, there were a few who wondered if Kohli slowing down to reach his hundred at the end of the game was the right move. There were moments in the match where his non-striking partner KL Rahul would even deny singles to ensure Kohli get the strike. Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, however, wasn't happy with this approach.

"Sorry For Stealing It From Jaddu": Virat Kohli's Cheeky Comment After Cricket World Cup 2023 Ton Against Bangladesh

Virat Kohli's last Cricket World Cup hundred had come in 2015 against Pakistan at Adelaide and he was determined to make it count against Bangladesh on Thursday. Thousands of fans watched with bated breadth as Kohli completed his 48th ODI century. KL Rahul helped his iconic teammate get to the three-figure mark by refusing singles and letting Kohli score the 25-odd runs to complete his century. Kohli, who with 48 hundred is now just one short of legendary Sachin Tendulkar's world record of 49 tons, cheekily apologised to teammate Ravindra Jadeja for "stealing" what could have been a sure-shot player of the match award for Saurashtra all-rounder.

"The Less You Say, The Better": KL Rahul Sums Up Virat Kohli's Charisma

With Virat Kohli joining Rohit Sharma among India's century makers in the World Cup, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul hopes the others too will chip in with triple-figure knocks to help the team maintain its unbeaten run in the league stage. After India captain Rohit scored 131 against Afghanistan in India's second game in New Delhi, Kohli's 48th century — 103 not out off 97 balls (6x4s, 4x6s) ensured a fourth consecutive win here on Thursday. The team's next challenge will be against a formidable New Zealand who have got the better of India in ICC events of late, including the 2019 World Cup semifinal and WTC final in 2021.

Virat Kohli Shatters Sachin Tendulkar's Record, Achieves Massive Feat With Cricket World Cup 2023 Century

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli had a historic outing in the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh at Pune on Thursday. Virat smashed his match-winning century, 48th in ODIs and 78th at international level. He scored 103 runs in 97 balls with six fours and four sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of over 106. With this, he is just one away from levelling Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries. Also, with his 78th international ton, just 23 centuries are left for him to overtake Sachin's record of 100 international centuries. Virat also brought up his 26,000 international runs, becoming the fastest to do so, in just 567 innings, leaving behind Sachin (600 innings).

Jos Buttler admits Chris Woakes concern ahead of key South Africa test at World Cup

England captain Jos Buttler admits the performances of Chris Woakes in India have been a "frustration" for both him and the bowler.

New MCC Rule That May Have Helped Virat Kohli Score His 48th ODI Ton - Explained

Virat Kohli slammed a brilliant century to guide the Indian cricket team to a comfortable victory over Bangladesh in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday but a controversial decision by umpire Richard Kettleborough became a major talking point after the match. With Kohli batting on 97 and India needing two runs to win, Bangladesh bowler Nassum Ahmed fired a delivery towards the leg stump. Kohli shuffled a bit towards the stumps and the wicket-keeper collected it on the leg side. However, the umpire decided to not award a wide to India and instead, the delivery was judged to be a dot ball.

India vs Bangladesh: Ravindra Jadeja Pulls Off Stunner, Makes Hilarious Gesture Towards Teammates - Watch

Ravindra Jadeja stunned everyone with a brilliant catch during the Indian cricket team's match against Bangladesh in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday, During the 43rd over of the Bangladesh innings, Mushfiqur Rahim mistimed a delivery from Jasprit Bumrah and the ball went like a bullet towards Jadeja at backward point. The all-rounder did not have much time to react but he was able to dive towards his right and complete a brilliant catch. Following the catch, Jadeja gestured towards his teammates to give him the medal for being the best fielder of the match - a custom that the team has started during the ongoing competition. Virat Kohli was the first winner of the medal with Shardul Thakur winning it in the second game and wicket-keeper KL Rahul being the latest winner.

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Shardul Thakur At Number 5 In ODI World Cup Game? Rohit Sharma Reveals Huge Move That Did Not Happen

"Put The Team First": Cheteshwar Pujara On Virat Kohli Slowing Down To Reach 100

"Sorry For Stealing It From Jaddu": Virat Kohli's Cheeky Comment After Cricket World Cup 2023 Ton Against Bangladesh

"The Less You Say, The Better": KL Rahul Sums Up Virat Kohli's Charisma

Virat Kohli Shatters Sachin Tendulkar's Record, Achieves Massive Feat With Cricket World Cup 2023 Century

Jos Buttler admits Chris Woakes concern ahead of key South Africa test at World Cup

New MCC Rule That May Have Helped Virat Kohli Score His 48th ODI Ton - Explained

India vs Bangladesh: Ravindra Jadeja Pulls Off Stunner, Makes Hilarious Gesture Towards Teammates - Watch