Kohli hits century as India crush WI to win series 3-1
July 07, 2017 02:19
India 206-2 (36.5 ovs) vs WI 205-9 | Scorecard
Kohli turns Williams on the leg side for a couple before he flicks the pacer through midwicket for a four to bring up his century in style, his 28th in ODIs.
Kohli brings up the landmark from 108 balls, having hit 12 fours and a six. This is his 18th century in a run chase, the most by an players in the history of ODIs.
The result is a foregone conclusion with India needing just 15 runs from the remaining 15 overs for victory.
Pacer Rovman Powell comes into the attack. Three singles before Karthik clips a full delivery through the square leg region to close in on his fifty.
Roston Chase comes on from the other end as West Indies give their regular bowlers a break. Karthik takes a single to bring up his fifty from 52 balls before Kohli finishes off the match in grand style as he lofts Chase for a six over long-on.
India register an emphatic eight-wicket victory with 13.1 overs to spare to win the five-match series 3-1.