An unforgettable clash took place at the legendary Eden Gardens during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 when India faced off against South Africa. Virat Kohli showcased his brilliance by scoring his 49th ODI century, matching Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most ODI centuries.
India’s batting sensation and chase matter, Virat Kohli, has come tantalizingly close to matching the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI batting record. Kohli notched up his 49th ODI century with a splendid innings against South Africa at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. It took him 118 deliveries to equal Tendulkar’s remarkable tally of ODI centuries.
In addition to this achievement, Kohli has also amassed his 79th international century, bringing him one step closer to an extraordinary milestone of 100 international centuries. Currently, Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most international centuries, having scored a total of 100 (51 in Tests and 49 in ODIs) during his illustrious 24-year career. Kohli stands as the second-highest century-maker with 79 centuries (29 in Tests, 49 in ODIs, and 1 in T20Is) in his impressive 15-year cricketing journey.
Virat Kohli celebrated his 35th birthday, and what better occasion to draw level with the cricket master of ODIs, Sachin Tendulkar? Just one century lies between Virat and the coveted title of the leading century-maker in ODIs, and the upcoming World Cup 2023 gives a wonderful opportunity for him to overtake Sachin’s record.
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It’s rather poetic that Virat Kohli achieved his very first ODI century at the hallowed grounds of Eden Gardens, back in December 2009, against Sri Lanka. This World Cup has been especially significant for him, as it represented his fourth century in the tournament and his second in the 2023 edition.
But there’s more to this narrative than just centuries. At Eden Gardens, against South Africa, Virat not only contributed another remarkable century to his name but also engraved his name in the annals of cricket history by overtaking the legendary Kumar Sangakkara. With 1573 runs in 34 innings, Virat Kohli now ranks as the third-highest run-scorer in the history of the World Cup, breaking Kumar Sangakkara’s record of 1532 runs.
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