5 times Virat Kohli destroyed Sri Lanka in ODIs

128* off 119 balls, Colombo (2012)

The Malinga-Kohli duel, a battle dominated by the latter over the years, continued from Australia to Sri Lanka.

Welcomed by a short delivery from Malinga, Kohli had no trouble in unleashing a thunderous pull shot to gain the upper hand.

With wickets falling at the other end, the team couldn't get going in the first 20 overs, but Kohli stayed put, knowing fully well that he could attack later.

Against Herath and Mendis, Kohli used his front and back feet in equal measure, driving the ball through the covers to relieve the mounting pressure.

Jayawardene introduced a second spell of pacers, but Kohli didn't let his guard down, hitting the ball consistently over the infield. Deservedly, he pulled Malinga away to get to the three-figure mark, and continued in the same vein to make sure that the chase was completed comfortably.