Yesterday, on October 19, 2023, in the 17th match of the 2023 ODI World Cup, India played against Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Bangladesh batted first, scoring 256 runs with eight wickets down in their allotted 50 overs. In response, the Indian team had an impressive start, achieving the target with only three wickets down in the 42nd over. Opening batsman Shubman Gill and captain Rohit Sharma contributed 88 runs for the first wicket partnership.
Rohit Sharma fell just short of a half-century, scoring 48 runs. Shubman Gill, on the other hand, played a fantastic inning, making 53 runs in 55 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes. After these two batsmen were dismissed, Virat Kohli took charge, initially partnering with Shreyas Iyer and later with KL Rahul. Kohli showcased his exceptional batting skills, achieving his 78th international century. He’s now only two centuries away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI centuries, which is currently at 49.
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Nevertheless, Virat Kohli displayed remarkable patience in the final moments to reach his century, even facing a few dot balls. During this crucial phase, KL Rahul provided unwavering support from the non-striker’s end. Notably, there was some controversy when the umpire did not call a wide on what appeared to be a borderline delivery, generating extensive discussions.
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However, once Kohli achieved his century in this manner, some fans took to social media to criticize and mercilessly troll him. Quickly, the term “selfish” began trending across social platforms.
