Shubman Gill's 116 and Kohli's third century in his previous four games propelled India to a 390-5 victory in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The visitors were dismissed for 73 runs in 22 overs by fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, helping India surpass New Zealand's 290-run demolition of Ireland in 2008. After India decided to bat first, a stand of 131 runs between Gill and Kohli stood out. Kohli eclipsed Sri Lankan legend Mahela Jayawardene's 12,650 ODI runs to become the top five all-time run scorers.
The former captain, known as "King Kohli," has been in fantastic shape ever since he emerged from a protracted lean period last year and opened out about his mental issues. After being selected man of the match and series, Kohli remarked, "Ever since I came back from the break, I am feeling fantastic and I don't have desperation anymore to reach to a milestone."