On this day in 2023, Team India's stalwart Virat Kohli registered his 50th ODI ton during the ODI World Cup 2023. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic/AFP)
Updated On: 2024-11-15 01:42 PM IST
Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar
In the ODI World Cup 2023 semi-final match against New Zealand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, having needed to bat first Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill departed after playing a fiery knock of 47 and 80 runs, respectively
Maintaining the streak of unbeaten runs in the tournament, Team India's stalwart coming to bat at number three, stalwart Virat Kohli smashed 117 runs off 113 deliveries
His knock was laced with 9 fours and 2 sixes
With this century, Kohli surpassed the record of legendary Sachin Tendulkar. The former right-hander held the record for the most number of ODI centuries which was 49
In ODI World Cup 2023, Kohli registered his 50th century in the format in the presence of his idol Tendulkar in the stands
What more beautiful moment a cricketer would dream of? Breaking his idol's record in front of him on his home ground
Since then, Virat Kohli etched his name in golden words and registered another memorable knock played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium
The spectators present in the stadium and all the cricket fans across the globe witnessed one of the game's incredible records getting broken. The jump Virat Kohli took after completing his century held the emotions of many fans, young lads who aspire to represent their country at the highest level