The opening semi-final clash of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 unfolded at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium between India and New Zealand, where Rohit Sharma set the tone with a swift start. Virat Kohli then seamlessly carried the innings forward, reaching a milestone with his 50th ODI hundred.
Virat Kohli showcased his brilliance, proving why he’s hailed as the true king of the game. His exceptional form was on full display as he gracefully departed after a remarkable inning of 117 runs from 113 balls, embellished with nine fours and two sixes. Kohli’s batting prowess shattered numerous records, solidifying his position as the sole player to achieve some extraordinary milestones. Let’s delve into the astounding records set by Virat Kohli during this stellar performance.
1 – Broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most ODI centuries :
On his 35th birthday at the iconic Eden Gardens, Virat Kohli marked his 49th ODI century, matching the legendary Sachin Tendulkar for the record of the most ODI hundreds in history. However, his recent century against New Zealand propelled him even further into the annals of cricket history, making him the sole batsman to achieve 50 ODI tons. What’s more, considering he still has several years ahead in his career, Kohli’s legacy in the cricketing world seems destined for even greater heights.
2. Broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most runs in a single edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup :
Currently, Virat holds the top spot for the highest run-scorer in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. His remarkable performance includes 711 runs at an impressive average of 101.57 and a strike rate of 90.68, featuring three centuries and five half-centuries. Notably, he has surpassed another record previously held by Sachin for the most runs in a single World Cup edition. Sachin’s record of 673 runs in the 2003 edition has been eclipsed by Virat, making him the first player to achieve over 700 runs in a single World Cup campaign.
3 – Overtook Ricky Ponting to become the 3rd highest run-scorer in ODI cricket :
Before the recent innings against New Zealand, Virat Kohli held the position of the fourth-highest run-scorer in the history of ODI cricket. However, after the match, he surpassed Ricky Ponting, moving up to the third spot. Ricky Ponting had accumulated 13,704 runs, while Virat Kohli’s recent performance has brought his total to 13,794 runs.
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4 – First batsman to hit 700 runs in an edition of ICC Cricket World Cup :
In this tournament, Virat has achieved a remarkable feat by surpassing 700 runs, making him the first batsman ever to achieve this milestone in a single edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup. This historic accomplishment includes a total of 711 runs in 10 innings, featuring three centuries and five half-centuries. No other batsman in the history of the tournament has managed such an impressive performance.
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