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India scripted history by defeating Sri Lanka by the largest ever margin of 317 runs in 50-over international cricket. India clean sweep ODI series against Sri Lanka by 3-0 in Thiruvananthpuram on Sunday. A century each by Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli guided Team India to a whopping total of 390 for 5.Shubman Gill slammed second ODI century of his career with 116 runs off 97 balls. Virat Kohli remained unbeaten at 166 runs off 110 balls scoring 46th ODI century of his career. .Virat Kohli on Sunday broke two of Sachin Tendulkar's 'all-time records'. With 21st ton in 101 innings, Kohli passed ahead of Tendulkar in the list of most ODI centuries at home.
Virat Kohli also broke the record of Sachin Tendulkar's record of most ODI tons against a single opposition in the 50-over format. It was Kohli's 10th hundred against Sri Lanka. Sachin Tendulkar held the record with 9 centuries vs Australia and West Indies for the most ODI tons. Kohli also stormed past Mahela Jayawardene record of 12,650 runs to become the fifth-highest run-scorer in ODI cricket.
It was an absolutely dominating performance from #TeamIndia against Sri Lanka. An amazing showcase of talent and hard work, as we win two series in two weeks. Best wishes to the entire team, and kudos to @imVkohli @ShubmanGill for their performances! @BCCI pic.twitter.com/efJDHw9boJ
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 15, 2023
Earlier, New Zealand had registered 290-run win over Ireland in Aberdeen in July 2008. Chasing a target of 391 runs Sri Lanka were all out at 73 in 22 overs. For India, Mohammed Siraz claimed four wickets.
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