Anushka Sharma was over the moon after Virat Kohli scored his 51st ODI hundred, helping India beat Pakistan by six wickets in a Group A clash of the Champions Trophy against Pakistan on Sunday. The 36-year-old Kohli lit up the Dubai International Cricket Stadium with an unbeaten 100 off 111 balls, laced with seven fours. On the back of his knock, India chased down the target of 242 with 45 balls to spare.
India also went to the top of the points table in Group A with four points and a net run rate of +0.647. After the match, Anushka dropped an adorable post for her husband with heart emojis. Anushka wasn’t present in the stands in Dubai, but didn’t miss out on cheering for her loved one.
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Here’s Anushka Sharma’s post for Virat Kohli
With India at 100 for two in 38.5 overs, Kohli and Shreyas Iyer put on 114 runs to take India home. Kohli reached his hundred with a boundary off Khushdil Shah through the off-side, which also was the winning shot. After the match, Kohli talked about how he built his innings.
“It feels to be good to bat in that manner in an important game, where a spot for semis was there to be taken, after Rohit fell. My job was clear – to control the middle overs, not take risks against spinners and take on pacers. I was happy with the template, it’s how I play in ODIs,” Kohli said after the match.
I have a decent understanding of my game. It’s about keeping the outside noise away, take care of my energy levels and thoughts. It’s easy for me to get pulled into expectations and frenzy around games like these,” Kohli added.
India’s last and final match in Group A is against New Zealand on Sunday, March 2 in Dubai.
