Showing posts with label Kohli. Show all posts
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Kohli and Gambhir fire centuries for India
Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir are on hand with centuries as India defeat Sri Lanka in first Asia Cup match.
Last Modified: 13 Mar 2012 21:50
India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (R) shakes hands with Sachin Tendulkar following victory [AFP]  
Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir made centuries to set up a 50-run win for India over Sri Lanka in their first match at the Asia Cup on Tuesday.

Kohli hit 108 and Gambhir exactly 100 to lift India to a total of 304 for three before four wickets from paceman Irfan
Pathan helped them dismiss Sri Lanka for 254 with nearly five overs to spare.

Sent into bat first, India lost Sachin Tendulkar for just six when he hit a full toss from fast bowler Suranga Lakmal
straight into the hands of Mahela Jayawardene at short cover.

But Kohli and Gambhir