Virat Kohli records first ODI fifty since 2023 WC final
What's the story
Virat Kohli showed his class in a patchy, yet meticulous knock, against England in the 3rd ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Kohli added a century-plus stand with Shubman Gill after India lost Rohit Sharma early on. However, the former's bid for an elusive century was cut short by Adil Rashid, who dismissed him for the 11th time across formats.
Knock
Fine knock from Kohli
Kohli came in after India lost Rohit for just six runs, with England electing to bat. Although Mark Wood perturbed Kohli with some early swing, the latter held his fort. The latter wasn't at his usual best as he had several reprieves, but he exhibited his endearing strokes. Kohli finally departed after scoring a 55-ball 52 (7 fours and 1 six).
Half-century
Much-awaited fifty from Kohli
As mentioned, Kohli has recorded his first fifty-plus score in ODIs since the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final. He scored 54 in that match against Australia at the same venue. Kohli, India's Run Machine, now has 73rd half-centuries in ODI cricket. He also has 50 tons, the most for a batter in the format. Kohli has raced to 13,963 runs from 297 ODIs.
Dismissal
Kohli once again falls to Rashid
Rashid's drift and turn from a flighted ball saw Kohli edge behind. As per ESPNcricinfo, Rashid has now dismissed Kohli five times in ODIs across 10 innings. Rashid dismissed Kohli for the 11th time in international cricket, now the joint-most times a bowler has sent him back. The English spinner shares this record with Tim Southee and Josh Hazlewood.