Kohli smashes ton after 1,020 days

India batting superstar Virat Kohli Thursday smashed a century in international cricket after almost 1,020 days and 84 innings.

It was his 71st century in international cricket – notched up against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates Dubai.

Afghanistan won the toss and sent India to bat first. In the first wicket stand, Lokesh Rahul and Virat added 119 runs in 12.4 overs.

Rahul fell prey to Fareed Ahmad after scoring 62 off 41 balls with six fours and two sixes. But Virat stood like a rock at the other end of the wicket.

Virat completed his hundred off 53 balls. With a six off Fareed, Virat reached the magical figure. He remained unbeaten on 122 off 61 balls, the highest individual T20 score by an Indian batter, with 12 fours and six sixes. India posted a big total of 212 for two.