Kohli equals Tendulkar’s record of slamming 20 ODI centuries on home soil

TIL Desk Sports/ Indian superstar Virat Kohli slammed his 45th ODI century, his 20th on home soil to equal Sachin Tendulkar’s record. The batter accomplished the landmark during India’s first ODI against Sri Lanka at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

Virat’s 20th ODI ton at home saw him equal Tendulkar’s record for most tons in his home country. While Sachin scripted the record in 160 innings, Virat took only 99 innings to go level with Tendulkar. Overall his 73rd in international cricket on Tuesday. Kohli said he made most of the lucky escapes — he was dropped twice before he got to the landmark.

“I have had a bit of break, and a couple of practice sessions coming into this game, so I was fresh after that Bangladesh tour. I was excited for home season to start. The openers allowed me to get into the game and I tried to keep my strike rate in check. I was happy I was able to maintain the tempo and we finished with 370,” said Virat in a post-innings presentation.