5 times where Virat Kohli’s Centuries were the winning cause

#2 133* vs Sri Lanka at Hobart, Commonwealth Bank Series, February 2012

Kohli en route to his 133

No one needs to explain why Virat Kohli is called the ‘Chasemaster’. He has propelled India to victory on numerous occasions with his batting performances. The Commonwealth Bank Series between India, Australia and Sri Lanka in 2012 was probably the first time when Kohli showed his immense chasing potential.

Sri Lanka had posted a big total of 320/4 on the board, riding on superb centuries from Tilakeratne Dilshan (160) and Kumar Sangakkara (105). The chase looked like a difficult task for the Indian batsmen.

India were on a score of 86/2 when Virat Kohli arrived at the crease in the 10th over of the innings. Kohli and Gambhir kept the momentum going and helped India to a staggering 201/2 in the 27th over. With Gambhir’s run-out, the partnership finally came to an end. However, Kohli carried on and went berserk after Suresh Raina joined him in the middle.

They spared no one. Lasith Malinga, Nuwan Kulasekara and Thisara Perera; all suffered a heavy thrashing from both of them. India scored the remaining 119 runs in a space of just 54 deliveries and Kohli was the aggressor in that partnership. Raina also played his part remaining unbeaten on 40* (24).

India won the match by 7 wickets and more than 13 overs remaining. Kohli's scintillating knock of 133* (86) was star studded with 16 fours and two sixes.