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A historic tally of centuries and milestones
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The match also saw Kohli continue his prolific record in successful run chases. He has now been involved in 112 ODI victories while chasing, a figure that places him behind only Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni on the all-time list. Furthermore, his aggressive approach against the West Indies bowling attack resulted in him scoring 53 runs off Alzarri Joseph, marking the most runs he has ever accumulated against a single bowler in an ODI innings.
Focusing on the future
Reflecting on his performance and the accumulation of records, Kohli maintained that his primary focus remains on team requirements rather than personal accolades. He noted that concentrating solely on the ODI format has provided him with greater clarity as he looks toward the 2027 World Cup.
“My focus has never really been on these milestones,” Kohli said following the match. “It’s just understanding the situation and doing the job for the team. I feel very grateful and blessed to be in this position for having played for so long. We have a very blessed life and a blessed journey, so we better put our head down and just work hard every day.”
