Virat Kohli could have missed out on a deserving hundred had not gone for attacking shots. He played differently from his natural style and hit-ariel shots, which is generally not associated with him as he likes to play textbook strokes in the most extended format of the game. The 36-year-old hit fours and sixes and was supported by Nitish Kumar Reddy.

Former player Sunil Gavaskar hailed captain Jasprit Bumrah for his declaration call. “This Indian team doesn’t care for personal milestones. No matter if a batter was batting on 88 or 90, the captain was ready to make a move as the team came first. It was important to give a few overs to the bowlers to take wickets, and this is what happened in the end. India took three wickets, which put Australia under pressure,” Sunil Gavaskar said on Star Sports.

He was referring to Virat Kohli, who was closing in on a hundred in the last session of the day. He managed to complete a hundred, and soon, the visiting skipper announced the declaration. Even Kohli revealed that he was never looking to score a ton, and his only aim was to help the team.

The right-handed batter scored an unbeaten 100 runs off 143 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes. On the other hand, Nitish slammed 38 runs off 23 deliveries, packed with 3 fours and 2 sixes as India posted 487/6 declare. With a lead of 44 runs on the basis of the first innings, the victory margin became 534 runs.