Virat Kohli smashes 49th ODI hundred on his birthday, equals Sachin Tendulkar’s world record for most ODI hundreds.

On his 35th birthday, Virat Kohli delivered the much-anticipated performance by notching up his 49th ODI century at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, during the ICC World Cup 2023. This remarkable achievement marked his second century in the tournament.

Virat’s century came after facing 119 deliveries, including 10 well-executed fours. However, it’s worth noting that the star player had faced a couple of near misses earlier in the ongoing World Cup. He fell just short of his century, scoring 95 against New Zealand at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium and 88 against England at the Wankhede Stadium. His previous century in the tournament was against Bangladesh in Pune.In reaching his 49th ODI century, Virat Kohli has equalled the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s world record for the most centuries in the fifty-over format of the game. This achievement solidifies his status as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of ODI cricket. Additionally, Virat has crossed the 500-run mark in this edition of the World Cup, showcasing his consistency and match-winning ability.Under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, the Indian cricket team has maintained an impeccable record in the World Cup, remaining undefeated with seven consecutive victories. India has triumphed over formidable opponents, including Australia, Pakistan, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.