Indian cricket sensation Virat Kohli shares a remarkable connection with January 15th. Throughout various years, he has achieved the remarkable feat of scoring four international centuries on this date—three in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and one in Test matches. This unique relationship with January 15th further enriches the narrative of his distinguished career.

1. The match between 122 and England took place in Pune on January 15, 2017

In the inaugural ODI of England's 2017 tour of India, Virat Kohli was instrumental in leading India to a remarkable victory while pursuing a challenging target of 351 runs. After the dismissal of the first batsman, he delivered an exceptional performance, amassing 122 runs from 105 deliveries, which included eight boundaries and five sixes. Kohli's collaboration with Kedar Jadhav, who also achieved a century, proved crucial in shifting the momentum of the match in favour of India. This successful chase ranks among the highest in ODI history, underscoring Kohli's proficiency in constructing an innings during high-pressure run-chases.

2. The match between 153 and South Africa took place at Centurion on January 15, 2018

In the second Test of India's 2018 tour of South Africa, Kohli demonstrated remarkable composure in the face of a challenging environment against a strong South African bowling lineup at Centurion. As wickets tumbled around him, he managed to score a determined 153, serving as the backbone of India's first innings total in response to South Africa's 335. This century was particularly noteworthy, as it positioned him as only the second Indian captain, following Sachin Tendulkar, to achieve a Test century on South African soil. Despite his commendable performance, India ultimately succumbed to defeat by 135 runs.

3. The match between 104 and Australia took place in Adelaide on January 15, 2019

In the second One Day International of India's 2019 tour of Australia, Virat Kohli demonstrated his exceptional batting skills during a run-chase. Chasing a target of 299 set by Australia, he achieved a remarkable score of 104 runs from 112 deliveries, leading India to a victory that levelled the series. His performance was marked by astute shot selection, as he struck five boundaries and two sixes.

4. The match between 166* and Sri Lanka took place in Thiruvananthapuram on January 15, 2023

In the third One Day International against Sri Lanka in 2023, Kohli achieved an impressive unbeaten score of 166 runs from 110 deliveries, leading India to a formidable total of 390 for 5. His remarkable performance featured 13 boundaries and eight sixes, showcasing his superiority over the Sri Lankan bowlers. This century marked his 46th in One Day Internationals and his 10th against Sri Lanka, setting a record for the most centuries by any batsman against a single opponent. India ultimately secured victory in the match by a record-breaking margin of 317 runs, the largest in the history of ODIs, with Kohli's innings standing out as the defining moment of this remarkable win.

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