"Will Wait To..." Brian Lara's Instagram Story For Virat Kohli Before 73rd International Ton Is Viral

Not only the fans, but also the West Indies great Brian Lara was waiting to see Virat Kohli bat in India's first ODI against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

Virat Kohli scored his 45th ODI ton in Guwahati against Sri Lanka© BCCI

It was Virat Kohli's day on Tuesday as the iconic batter scored his 73rd international century in the first ODI against Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. While the batting maestro was at his very best in terms of confidence and stroke play against the guests Sri Lanka, Kohli also got two reprieves -- one on 52 and the other on 81. The former India skipper raced to his century in 80 balls before he was dismissed for 113 off 87.

India rode on Kohli's hundred to beat Sri Lanka by 67 runs in the first ODI and take 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Kohli's knock set up India's big total of 373 for 7. Skipper Rohit Sharma slammed 83 off 67 balls while Shubman Gill made a 60-ball 70. Umran Malik (3/57) and Mohammed Siraj (2/30) shared five wickets between them as India restricted Sri Lanka to 306 for 8 in 50 overs. Captain Dasun Shanaka (108 not out) top-scored for Sri Lanka while Pathum Nissanka contributed 72.

(With PTI Inputs)

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"Will Wait To..." Brian Lara's Instagram Story For Virat Kohli Before 73rd International Ton Is Viral

Not only the fans, but also the West Indies great Brian Lara was waiting to see Virat Kohli bat in India's first ODI against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

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