Virat Kohli led India to the greatest margin of victory by runs in the history of one-day international cricket as Sri Lanka were humiliated in Thiruvananthapuram. Kohli’s unbeaten 166 from 110 balls, the mainstay of India’s huge 50-over total of 390 for five, set up a record 317-run victory and 3-0 series whitewash. Sri Lanka were dismissed for 73 in reply, with their innings lasting only 22 overs. The former India captain now has 46 hundreds in the format and 10 against Sri Lanka – the most of any batter against a single opposition. The previous biggest ODI win by runs was New Zealand’s 290-run victory over Ireland in Aberdeen in 2008.

Source: The Herald January 15, 2023 15:02 UTC