In the first match of the three ODI series being played between India and Sri Lanka (Team India vs Sri Lanka), the hosts defeated Sri Lanka by 67 runs. In this match held in Guwahati, Team India batting first scored 373 runs on the scoreboard.

In this match for India, Virat Kohli scored a blistering century. An excellent inning of 113 runs came out of his bat. OR 73rd century of his cricket career and 45th century in the ODI format. In this match, he has given a big statement after giving victory to India.

There is no difference between my preparation and intention

Virat Kohli, who scored a brilliant century in the match for India, said during the post-match presentation,

"I don't think there was anything different. My preparation and intention are always the same. I felt I was hitting the ball well. It was close to the template I play with, I understood we needed an extra 25-30 runs.

I tried to understand the conditions in the second half. Tried to get a comfortable total for us on the board. One thing I learned was desperation gets you nowhere."

Always enjoy the game

He further added, “You don't need to complicate things. You go out there and play without fear, I can't hold things down. You've got to play for the right reasons and play almost every game like it's your last and just be happy about it.

The game is about to move on. I'm not going to play forever, I'm in a happy place and enjoying my time."

Virat Kohli gave full credit to him

Virat Kohli said, “Luck is important for me, it plays a big role and you can just thank God for giving you such a life. When luck is not with us, we get disappointed during that time, but it is also important to remember where I could have got out closer to 50.

A brilliant century in the first ODI

Former Indian team captain and veteran player Virat Kohli has played an excellent inning of 113 runs at a strike rate of more than 129 with 12 fours and a six, facing 87 balls in the first ODI against Sri Lanka. This is the 45th century of Virat Kohli's ODI career.

Significantly, due to Virat Kohli's century innings, the Indian team managed to win this match. In such a situation, India has now gone ahead 1-0 in the series of three ODIs.

Apart from Virat Kohli, captain Rohit Sharma played a blistering inning of 83 runs off 67 balls for India in this match. While Shubman Gill also made an excellent contribution of 70 runs.