Virat Kohli matches Sachin Tendulkar’s record with 49th ODI century. In a dazzling display of cricketing prowess, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli celebrated his 35th birthday in style by equalling the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 one-day international (ODI) centuries.
This remarkable achievement unfolded during a crucial World Cup match against South Africa at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens.
Kohli’s century, a testament to his remarkable skill and determination, came off 119 balls, laced with 10 elegant boundaries.
What sets this feat apart is the fact that it took Kohli 277 innings to reach this milestone, a significantly faster pace than Tendulkar, who required 438 innings to achieve the same number of centuries in ODI cricket.
The highlight of the match was Kohli’s unbeaten 101 not out, which played a pivotal role in India’s formidable total of 326-5 in their allotted 50 overs. Partnering with the talented Shreyas Iyer, who contributed a valuable 77 runs, Kohli built a crucial third-wicket partnership worth 134 runs.
India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, also made a notable contribution with 40 runs, steering the team in a challenging match on what proved to be a tricky pitch at the Eden Gardens.
Both India and their opponents, South Africa, have already secured their spots in the semi-finals of the tournament.
South Africa, the second-placed team, suffered their sole defeat in the competition against the Netherlands, a non-Test side, making their journey to the semi-finals all the more remarkable.
Kohli’s achievement not only marks a personal triumph but also adds another chapter to India’s rich cricketing legacy.
As the cricketing world celebrates this milestone, fans eagerly anticipate further displays of Kohli’s brilliance in the upcoming matches of this thrilling World Cup tournament.
As Virat Kohli matches Sachin Tendulkar’s record with 49th ODI century, check the Tweet:
Virat Kohli equals the legendary Sachin Tendulkar on his birthday!
He is now the joint-highest century-maker in ODI cricket 👊@mastercardindia Milestones 🏏#CWC23 | #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/RJBMkdEXt6
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) November 5, 2023
