Virat Kohli 50th ODI Century: The day ’15 November’ holds great importance in the life of Virat Kohli. This is the same day when in the year 2023, he had set the record of scoring the most centuries in the history of ODI cricket. Till now there was no player who had scored half-centuries in ODI cricket, but Virat Kohli became the first cricketer in the world to do so. This 50th century was also special because Kohli had scored it in the semi-final match of the World Cup.
The One Day Cricket World Cup had started in October 2023, which continued till 19 November. But before the title clash, the semi-final was played between India and New Zealand on 15 November. Team India had scored 397 runs while playing first. Virat Kohli came to bat when Rohit Sharma lost his wicket at the score of 47 runs in the 9th over. By this time the team’s score had crossed 70 runs.
One year to the most precious, historic day of Indian cricket history, World Cricket History. KING VIRAT KOHLI COMPLETED HIS 50TH ODI CENTURY.
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Sachin Tendulkar’s record broken
Virat Kohli took charge of the Indian innings and created history by playing an innings of 117 runs. Kohli completed his century in 106 balls and as soon as he completed the century, he ran on the field. He first sat on his knees and then stood up and bowed his head in front of Sachin Tendulkar while standing among the fans. At that time Virat’s wife Anushka Sharma was also present with Sachin. Virat bowed down before Sachin in an emotional manner and the entire Wankhede Stadium stood and clapped in his honour.
Sachin Tendulkar played 463 matches in his ODI career, in whose 452 innings he scored a total of 49 centuries. But Virat Kohli had achieved a historic feat by scoring his 50th ODI century in the 279th innings of his ODI career. Let us tell you that after that Kohli has played four ODI matches, but he is still waiting for his 51st ODI century.
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