On Wednesday, November 15, Virat Kohli of Team India created history by becoming the first batsman to reach 50 hundreds in one-day international cricket.
At the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, during the Men in Blue’s pivotal 2023 World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand, the ace batter accomplished the accomplishment. Kohli performed brilliantly in the elimination match, setting up a solid opening position for his team.
The global record for the most hundreds in the format was formerly held by Indian batting star Sachin Tendulkar, who has 49 ODI tons. But Kohi, who became the first player to reach 50 hundreds in ODIs, surpassed him.
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When the Indian innings reached its 42nd over, Kohli reached the 100-run milestone. In addition to applauding his accomplishment, he was spotted submitting to his hero, Tendulkar, who was also present at the semi-finals location.
After hitting 117 off 113 in the pivotal match, Virat Kohli was out. In the 44th over of the innings, Tim Southee removed him from the game. After the incredible innings, all of the New Zealand players applauded Kohli as he left.
Virat Kohli tops the run charts with 711 runs in a single World Cup edition
Virat Kohli has been playing fantastically in the current 2023 World Cup. Viewers have been astonished by the prolific batter’s steady performances in the main event.
In the process of his semi-final knock against New Zealand, he also beat Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most runs scored in a single World Cup edition.
Tendulkar scored 673 runs in 11 innings during the 2003 ICC tournament. Kohli exceeded the total in his tenth game of the current 2023 ICC tournament.
The 35-year-old has won a lot of accolades for his outstanding batting performances during the competition. In the competition, he has hit three hundreds and five half-centuries.
As India looks to win their third ODI World Cup crown, his form will be crucial for the Men in Blue in the closing stages of the 2023 World Cup.