Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century propels India to their fourth straight win in the World Cup

In a captivating turn of events, Team India, led by Virat Kohli, secured another resounding victory against Bangladesh in a match that initially seemed to be a foregone conclusion. Despite the lopsided encounter, Kohli's brilliance shone through as he smashed a six to conclude the game and achieve his 79th century, securing a flawless record of 4 out of 4 for India in the ongoing World Cup.

Winning the toss, Bangladesh opted to bat first on a challenging surface known for making life difficult for chasing teams. Tanzid Hassan (51) and Liton Das (66) provided a flying start, accumulating 93 runs before Kuldeep Yadav claimed the first wicket with a successful LBW appeal against Hassan. Ravindra Jadeja quickly followed suit, dismissing Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto for a mere eight.

Mehidy Hasan fell to Mohammed Siraj, who was the benefactor of a stunning catch by KL Rahul. Jadeja continued his impact by breaking the crucial partnership, dismissing Liton Das for 66 with a regulation catch by Shubman Gill. A brief fifth-wicket partnership between Towhid Hridoy and Mushfiqur Rahim added 42 runs before Shardul Thakur removed Hridoy for 16.

Jadeja, Bumrah, and Siraj continued to chip away at the wickets. Siraj claimed another wicket in the form of Nasum Ahmed. Despite some resistance, Bangladesh finished their innings at 256/8 after 50 overs.

Chasing 257, India's opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill set the stage with a solid 88-run partnership. Rohit's aggressive approach came to an end when he was caught by Towhid Hridoy off Mehidy Hasan for 48. Virat Kohli entered the fray, making an impact with emphatic shots while Gill secured his first half-century in an ODI World Cup, scoring 53 before falling to Mehidy Hasan.

Shreyas Iyer joined Kohli, adding 46 runs for the third wicket before being dismissed for 19. However, this setback did little to deter the Indian spirits as Kohli and KL Rahul continued to dominate, steering the team towards victory. The momentous occasion arrived when the number of runs needed to win aligned with the number for Kohli's century.

In a dramatic climax, Rahul halted his scoring, urging Kohli to achieve his magical century. A controversial call from Richard Kettleborough, not given as a wide, was followed by a monumental six from Kohli, sealing the victory and marking his 79th international century. Kohli was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match for his unbeaten century, which proved to be the winning knock for India.