Former India captain Virat Kohli set the Barsapara Cricket Ground in Guwahati, Assam on fire as he slammed his 45^th ODI century on January 10, 2023, in the first ODI of the three-match series against Sri Lanka.

Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka chose to field first after winning the toss, a decision that cost him quite a few runs.

Openers Shubman Gill (70) and captain Rohit Sharma (83) added 143 runs for the first wicket. The momentum then carried as Virat Kohli anchored one end, and first Shreyas Iyer (28) and then KL Rahul (39) kept the run rate going, as Kohli kept the scoreboard ticking.

IND v SL 2023: Cricket fraternity reacts as Virat Kohli slams 45th ODI century; India makes 373/7

He was dropped twice on his way to his 73^rd international century but reached the milestone in 80 balls. Kohli was finally dismissed for 113 runs in 87 balls with 12 fours and 1 six, as India finished on 373/7 in 50 overs.

This was Kohli’s 9^th century in ODIs against Sri Lanka and 20^th ton at home in the format drawing level with Sachin Tendulkar.  

After reaching the milestone with a single, Kohli was ecstatic as he jumped in the air with a fist pump and smiled broadly as he soaked in the adulation from the crowd and acknowledged them.

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Not only did Kohli have an amazing celebration, but it was also watched by his wife Anushka Sharma, who shared her reaction on social media in an Instagram story.