Today November 5, 2023, Virat Kohli etched his name into the cricket history books once again by equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most ODI centuries . The former India captain scored a magnificent 100 off 120 balls in the 37th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Also the maiden century in Eden Gardens.
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Key Moments
- Kohli registers his 4th World Cup Century
- Virat Kohli becomes the first Indian batsman to score a World Cup Century on his birthday.
- King Kohli equals Sachin Tendulkar with his 49th ODI Century.
- Kohli got 101(not out) in 121 balls.
- Eden Gardens also witnessed Virat Kohli’s first century in 2009 and record-equaling century in ODI cricket in 2023
Virat, may you keep winning hearts with your passion and performances. Wishing you a great year ahead and a very happy birthday. pic.twitter.com/d2sktHKPF1
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 5, 2023
Kohli’s century was a moment of immense joy for the Indian cricket fans, who had been eagerly awaiting a big knock from their beloved star batsman. The knock was also a testament to Kohli’s resilience and determination, as he had been going through a lean patch in recent times.
49TH ODI HUNDRED BY KING KOHLI….!!!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 5, 2023
The birthday boy has delivered at the Eden Gardens – under tough circumstances, he was struggling, but yet again put on a show. pic.twitter.com/jERs1eHYzf
The century was a special one for Kohli on a personal level as well, as it came on his 35th birthday. The master batsman celebrated the milestone with his trademark style, raising his bat towards the sky and acknowledging the cheers of the adoring crowd.
ICC World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli notches up his 49th ODI ton equalling Sachin Tendulkar for most ODI centuries on his 35th birthday against South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata
— ANI (@ANI) November 5, 2023
(Pic: BCCI) pic.twitter.com/5huizC4IQQ
With this century, Kohli has now scored 49 ODI centuries against all teams, just one behind Tendulkar’s record of 50.
Kohli’s century was a fitting tribute to his greatness as a batsman. It was a knock that will be remembered for years to come, and it will undoubtedly serve as a source of inspiration for aspiring cricketers around the world.
All ODI centuries of Virat Kohli at the Eden Gardens.#Viratkohli #EdenGardens #CWC23 #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/0jgjNWiWIE
— रोहित जुगलान Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan) November 5, 2023
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