Virat Kohli Birthday: Top 5 Kohli knocks in ODIs

#3 122 vs England (Pune) – 2017

From 63-4, Kohli's 122 helped India chase down 350 for the 3rd time.

After a brilliant Test series against England (at home) in late 2016, Kohli was made the full-time captain of all three formats after Dhoni stepped down ahead of the ODI series. After a 4-0 drubbing, England came back to complete the limited-overs leg of their tour after a Christmas break.

England posted a massive 350 on a flat pitch at Pune. In reply, India got off to the worst possible starts as they were reduced to 63-4 in the 12th over. By then, Kohli had started well but was watching wickets fall from the other end. Jadhav joined the Indian skipper in the middle.

Kohli, who had a brilliant 2016 looked in supreme touch as he was in complete control of the innings and the chase. His confidence rubbed off on Jadhav (120) who expressed himself in beautifully in a 200-run partnership.

Kohli scored a beautifully-timed 122 to put India on course for a record win. In his 105-ball innings, Kohli played some superb strokes. But there was one shot which was one of the most extraordinary shots one will see. Woakes bowled a back-of-a-length slower ball which resulted in a back foot lofted drive (with a straight bat) deposit the ball into the mid-wicket stands.

Even though Kohli departed for 122, he set up the run-chase beautifully. India had become the first team to chase 350 thrice and incidentally Kohli scored a 100 on all three occasions.