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In the Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours match between India and Pakistan, Virat Kohli's century against Pakistan wasn't just another score; it cemented his place in the annals of cricketing history. Achieving this incredible milestone, Virat Kohli not only became the fastest batter to amass 13,000 runs in ODIs but also notched up his 47th ODI century.
Joining forces with KL Rahul, the duo formed an unmatched partnership for any wicket in Asia Cup history with their unbeaten 233* in 194 balls.
On the reserve day, following the solid foundation laid by Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, it was the turn of KL Rahul and Virat Kohli to shine. Their partnership, surpassing a lead of 147 runs, seemed nearly invincible. Pakistan's bowlers, despite their efforts, found it challenging to break their stance, culminating in both achieving their respective centuries and propelling India's score to an imposing 356 runs.
The end of the match saw an interesting interaction between Virat Kohli and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar. As Kohli stepped forward to receive the well-deserved 'Man of the Match' award, he requested a concise interview, citing exhaustion. Sanjay Manjrekar, accommodating as always, agreed to Virat's plea for a brief interaction.
Reflecting on his achievements and challenges faced during the game, Virat Kohli shared, "I was pushing for those runs and am contented with the outcome, but there's another game at 3 pm tomorrow that's on my mind." He continued, "In my 15 years of cricket, this was unprecedented. Fortunately, our Test cricket experience prepares us for back-to-back challenges. With the humidity and the fact that I'll be turning 35 this November, recovery becomes paramount."
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