5 Innings which helped Kohli become chase master

#5) India vs Sri Lanka, 4th ODI Eden Gardens, 2009

Virat Kohli's very first ton in international cricket against Sri Lanka in 2009

Sri Lanka had come to India for a bilateral ODI tour. It was the 4th ODI match of the series in which India cantered to a comfortable win while chasing. Sri Lanka had set India a daunting but gettable target of 316 in 50 overs. It was gettable due to India's vaunted batting lineup that consisted of Tendulkar, Sehwag and Gambhir at the top.

But it was not to be. With both the openers back in the hut at the score of 23, India were in a tricky situation. The flashes of brilliance were always there whenever Virat went out to bat up until this ODI match, but it was about making a statement. He had his job cut out, which was to support his partner and anchor the chase. And he did just that. Although unable to finish the match, early seeds of a chaser were already sown. He made a memorable 107 runs.

RESULT: INDIA WON BY 7 WICKETS IN 48.1 OVERS || VIRAT KOHLI'S SCORE:107(114)