Sri Lanka vs India 2017, 4th ODI: 5 talking points

#2. Virat Kohli back to his very best after underperforming in the last two ODIs

The Indian skipper played a true captain's knock

Indian skipper Virat Kohli had a solid start to his ODI series as he smashed 82 from just 70 balls in the opening match at Dambulla to help India chase down 217 in less than 30 overs. However, from then on, his graph went down in the next two matches as he was bowled out for just 4 and 3 in the second and third ODIs respectively at Pallekele.

However, Kohli came back in the best way possible today by playing a sublime knock of 131 from just 96 deliveries to put India in a commanding position.

Kohli’s innings was characterized by wonderful stroke selection, sublime timing, immaculate footwork and wrist-work as he toyed with the opposition’s bowling en route to his 29th ODI century which helped India to a majestic total of 375/5.

Kohli was righteously adjudged the Man of the Match for his superb captain’s knock.