Virat Kohli makes cricketing history by breaking the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI hundreds. He achieve this milestone during the World Cup 2023 semi-final match between India and New Zealand.
Virat Kohli’s incredible innings continues as he scores his 50th ODI century, breaking Tendulkar’s previous record of 49 ODI centuries.
The accolades for Virat Kohli's exemplary century were led by none other than Sachin Tendulkar himself 🤩#CWC23 | #INDvNZhttps://t.co/xqOzLTVprE
— ICC (@ICC) November 15, 2023
The 35-year-old batting maestro demonstrates his brilliance against the Kiwi spinners, smashing nine boundaries and two sixes in an outstanding display.
In the 34th over of India’s innings, he also broke Tendulkar’s record for most runs in a single edition of the Cricket World Cup.
The historic moment approaches as Kohli’s century substantially contributes to India’s overwhelming batting performance.
The Black Cap bowlers have a hard test as the Indian squad attempts to exceed the 400-run mark, fighting against the persistent barrage of Indian batsmen.
The century against New Zealand, his third of the World Cup, with the others coming against Bangladesh and South Africa earlier in the tournament.
“Congratulations, @imVkohli, on the world record 50th ODI 100 wow,” Hafeez said on X (previously known as Twitter).
Congratulations @imVkohli on world record 50th ODI 💯 wow 😍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Keep entertaining cricket fans around the world. Stay healthy & blessed #INDvNZ #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/PsLyjrbWvZ
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) November 15, 2023
Witness the drama unfold as Virat Kohli extraordinary performance adds a new chapter to cricket history, passing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in the chase for ODI centuries.