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In the opening game of their three-match one-day international series against Sri Lanka on Tuesday in Guwahati, Virat Kohli scored a stunning century to lead India to a 67-run victory.
In his 87-ball performance, Kohli scored 113 runs while hitting 12 fours and a six. The former skipper, who is just four short of Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record, scored his 45th ODI century.
“My preparation and intent always remain the same,” man of the match Virat Kohli said. “I thought I was hitting the ball nicely. It was close to the template I play with.”
“The one thing I learnt was desperation doesn’t get you anywhere,” Kohli said on lessons learnt during his slump in form.
“You go out there and play without any fear. You go out there playing for the right reasons and almost play every game like it’s your last and just be happy about it.
He added: “I can’t hold on to things, the game is going to move on. I am not going to play forever. I am in a happy space and enjoying my game.”
India, who were given the opportunity to bat first, finished their innings at 373-7 with the help of captain Rohit Sharma’s 83 and Shubman Gill’s 70.
Captain Dasun Shanaka made an unbeaten 108 while opener Pathum Nissanka put up a respectable 72 runs, but it was insufficient as the visitors were unable to chase down the large total.
The teams will next compete in the second One-Day International (ODI) on Thursday in Kolkata, followed by the third and final match on Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram.
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