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Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record for most ODI centuries against a team

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AMIT KUMAR
Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record for most ODI centuries against a team
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NEW DELHI: The Thiruvananthapuram crowd got exactly what it had been waiting for. Virat Kohli put on another special show, smashing his 55th ODI century as India chased West Indies' 295/7.Kohli reached his hundred in just 74 balls and made the chase look comfortable with a superb attacking knock.Kohli takes chargeWest Indies had put up a challenging 295/7 in their 50 overs, but Kohli quickly took control of the chase.He found the boundaries regularly and put the West Indies bowlers under pressure. He looked in complete control and kept India's chase moving at a fast pace.The big moment came when Gudakesh Motie bowled a flighted delivery. Kohli stepped down the pitch and hit it over long-on for six to complete his century.He immediately took off his helmet and raised his bat as the crowd erupted.55th ODI century for KohliThe century was Kohli's 55th in ODI cricket.

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