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# 150* vs Sri Lanka, Kolkata (2009)

Gambhir handing over his player of the match trophy to Virat is one of the noblest gestures cricket has ever seen

The series was nicely set up with India leading by 2-1, This particular game being the fourth of the five-game series was always going to be an important affair for both the teams. SriLanka got to a respectable total of 317, thanks to a brilliant century from Tharanga and handy contributions of 60 (72) and 31*(14) from Sangakarra and Thisara Perera respectively.

India's star-studded top order got off to a shaky start as the hosts lost both Sachin and Sehwag inside the space of first four overs. That is when Delhi lads, Gambhir and Virat coupled up and steadied the ship, rotating strike effectively and extracting a usual timely boundary.

The duo added a whopping 224 runs off 214 delivery for the third wicket steering India out of the trouble they were in after losing their openers cheaply. Virat though fell at the team score of 247, Gambhir who was still out in middle ensured that Team chases down Srilanka's total, Gambhir finished on a solid 150*(137).

The match, however, is still remembered for Gautam's wonderful gesture of handing over his 'man of the match' trophy to the young Kohli, which pretty much sums up the gem of the person Gautam is, on and off the field.