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Virat Kohli brings up his 31st ton in his 200th ODI, sets Twittersphere on fire!

It will be a difficult ask for the visitors to reach the target of 280

Indian skipper Virat Kohli brings up his 31st century in his 200th One Day International and that has set the social space on fire. Earlier in the day, India won the toss and opted to bat first on a Wankhede wicket. India lost its openers early, but Virat Kohli walked to a rapturous ovation. The Indian skipper Virat Kohli was playing his 200th ODI. Virat Kohli lost Rohit Sharma early but then forged a partnership with Dinesh Karthik to bring the ship back on track. Virat Kohli is at the top of the tree when it comes to highest runs after 200 ODIs, Kohli is ahead of AB De Villiers in this race. Truly, an elite club to be a part off. Ironically, AB is the only other cricketer to score a ton in his 200th ODI. He also went past Ricky Ponting, who has 30 centuries.

This is a big feat for any cricketer at such an early age. Dinesh Karthik was out for 37, just when he was looking to shift gears. It was Bhuvi in the end who stuck around with Kohli to allow him to get to the magical figure. India will be looking to score a total of 280 to put up a decent fight against the Kiwis who are no pushovers.

#INDvNZ True character of the champion player reflected again what a gritty knock! We r lucky to have a champion like u____ pic.twitter.com/pcT71PomE5

— Gagan Dogra (@gagan_dogra) October 22, 2017

After 200 games, Kohli has 8888 runs at sn average of 55.55 .
What a brilliant 121 this one was. 280 is a fighting total.#INDvNZ

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 22, 2017

Don’t think it was Kohli’s greatest! Got a life early, So many missed the ball! Yes its special because it came in 200th odis! #INDvNZ https://t.co/U2I8cv95hw

— VIKASH KUMAR (@vkc1000) October 22, 2017

Harsha Bhogle: Will remember this 121 from Kohli for a long time.. https://t.co/KMieAZHc80 #INDvNZ via @cricbuzz

— Designer Mijan (@designer_mijan) October 22, 2017

31st century in his 200th game _ “Virat Run Machine Kohli” remember the name ___ #SpecialSunday #INDvNZ #Virat200 pic.twitter.com/qXixDN908W

— JKC (@JKC08ONLINE) October 22, 2017

After 200 games, Kohli has 8888 runs at sn average of 55.55 .
What a brilliant 121 this one was. 280 is a fighting total.#INDvNZ

— Abhay Shinde(Abby) (@Iamabby13) October 22, 2017

ODI No.200 _
Century No. 31 __#Virat200 pic.twitter.com/C1ZmBEKyzD

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 22, 2017

#INDvNZ#Virat200

Kohli is rocking with a century soon he will break all the records

— Dinesh Bhagat (@Dineshbhagat41) October 22, 2017

#ViratKohli wrote another history. Scored scintillating century against #BlackCaps #INDvNZ #31st_ #Virat200 #TheLegendGrowing #Mumbai

— Phungjwa Brahma (@imphungjwa) October 22, 2017

Virat Kohli hits the 31st ODI century of his career,
With ODI century No. 31, Virat Kohli moves past Ricky Ponting #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/opSfBVpgPo

— Sushant Kumar Rai (@Skraivns) October 22, 2017

.@imVkohli 31 ODI hundreds surpassing the legendary Ricky Ponting!! #KingKohli #31 #IndvsNZ #INDvNZ

— adi __ (@adiupadhyay) October 22, 2017

I think we have to stop tweeting and enjoy Kohli’s innings _ #INDvNZ

— Kohli _ (@KohliCoverDrive) October 22, 2017

Santner might be regretting for dropping Kohli’s catch #INDvNZ

— Shrikesh (@shrikesh18) October 22, 2017

Nd #Kohli scores another century

31st in JUST 200 matches

I won’t say anything his bat & records talk for themself__#INDvsNZ #INDvNZ

— ADITYA__ (@ItsABhere) October 22, 2017

Great Batting Virat Kohli__ 111*(117) IND 251-6 47.Overs @imVkohli #ShahbashIndia #INDvNZ

— ZAHEER DESWALI _ (@RealMoinMoon) October 22, 2017

What a genius this man @imVkohli is! Amazing _! Well player legend _ number 31st!#indvsnz #INDvNZ

— sarcasmcricket (@imvmehta) October 22, 2017

Yaar @imVkohli 300 to bante hain… C’mon! Blast the kiwis out of the park!!#INDvNZ

— Tweetosaurus (@abhi413) October 22, 2017

Virat Kohli was finally out in the final over for 121. India ended their innings at 280. The Kiwis will need 281 to win.