Virat Kohli scores a 71-run tonne.

Virat Kohli's 1019-day wait for a century in an international match was finally over.

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After nearly three years, Kohli finally scored a century.

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His previous century came back in November of 2019.

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In 129 innings, this was Kohli's first century.

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His 122 not out is also the highest individual score by an Indian in T20Is.

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It appeared as though Virat of old had never departed since it was a classic Kohli knock.

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