Virat Kohli Birthday: Top 5 Kohli knocks in ODIs

#2 183 vs Pakistan (Asia Cup, Dhaka) – 2012

183 is still Kohli's highest ODI score.

India vs Pakistan had become rare with political tension between the two nations. So, it was only in multi-team events, we could witness the arch-rivals face off against each other. It was almost one year since these two teams had played the semi-final of the 2011 World Cup and the stage was set again with it being a must-win game for India.

Pakistan had amassed a score of 329 on the back of centuries from openers Mohammad Hafeez and Nasir Jamshed. With a target of 330, India lost Gambhir in the first over. When Kohli walked out at 3, the intent was evident. Virat Kohli sent almost all the bowlers on a leather hunt as he pulled, cut, drove and flicked with utmost authority.

Adding crucial stands with Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma, Kohli was brilliant in keeping up with the required run-rate. While he was his usual busy self at the crease, he kept taking calculated risks in between. He batted for 211 minutes and ended with a majestic 183 off 148 balls to help India overhaul 330 with two overs to spare.