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"It Took Me 365 Days To...": Sachin Tendulkar Reacts As Virat Kohli Equals His ODI Centuries Record

49 centuries and counting! Virat Kohli now has joint-most number of tons in One-Day Internationals, having equalled batting great Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 on Sunday. Kohli reached the milestone ton in his 277th innings, far quicker than Tendulkar's 438, smashing an unbeaten 101 against South Africa in a Cricket World Cup match at the Eden Gardens. Interestingly, Kohli equalled his idol and former teammate on his 35th birthday. As Kohli joined him at the top of the podium, Tendulkar hoped that the former India captain would go on to break the record in the coming days.

Watch: Temba Bavuma's Antics As Shubman Gill Survives Run-Out, Virat Kohli's Reaction Is...

The battle between the No. 1 and No. 2 of Cricket World Cup 2023 unfolded as India took on South Africa in a top-of-the-table clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. As the likes of Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill looked to orchestrate a solid partnership, they avoid a slight hiccup when the latter looked to take a tight single. Gill seemed to have risked his wicket as he ran at the danger end but the throw wasn't on target. Yet, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma decided to disturb the stumps using his hand.

World Cup Semi-final Scenarios For All 6 Teams In Contention Explained

With India and South Africa having already qualified for the World Cup semifinals and following Pakistan and Australia winning their respective matches in the World Cup on Saturday, here is how the qualification scenario looks like for the other teams in the competition:

'Why Would I Congratulate Him?': Sri Lanka Star Stumped By Question On Virat Kohli's 49th ODI Ton

Virat Kohli reached a special milestone at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. This was one that was eagerly awaited by every Virat Kohli fan, one that saw Virat Kohli equalling Sachin Tendulkar's world record feat of 49 ODI tons. Virat Kohli reached the mark in 277 innings. With the ton, Virat Kohli has whetted the appetite of his fans for a 50th ODI ton. The Indian cricket team would be hoping that the feat comes in the ODI World Cup.

Erik van Rooyen's spectacular finish secures victory in Mexico

South Africa’s Erik van Rooyen produced a spectacular finish to win his second PGA Tour title in the World Wide Technology Championship.

Wydad Casablanca win first leg of African super league final

CASABLANCA : Wydad Casablanca substitute Anas Serrhat volleyed home a powerful shot from outside the penalty area to give the Moroccan club a 2-1 home victory over South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns in Sunday’s first leg of the African Football League final.

Max Verstappen wins again as Fernando Alonso snatches third on the line in Brazil

SAO PAULO: Max Verstappen secured his 17th win in a record-breaking season on Sunday, resisting early pressure from Lando Norris to triumph in an accident and incident-hit Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Red Bull’s three-time world champion came home 8.277 seconds ahead of McLaren’s Norris on a sunlit afternoon at a packed Interlagos circuit. Behind them, Fernando Alonso snatched third for Aston Martin by just 0.053 seconds from Sergio Perez in the second Red Bull. Alonso and Perez provided a thrilling finale as they battled through the final laps before the Spaniard regained the podium position and held the Mexican at bay as they roared across the line. Lance Stroll finished fifth in the second Aston Martin ahead of Carlos Sainz of Ferrari, whose team-mate Charles Leclerc crashed out on the formation lap, and Pierre Gasly of Alpine. Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton finished eighth for Mercedes after a race-long survival battle against degrading tires ahead of Alpha Tauri’s Yuki Tsunoda and Esteban Ocon in the second Alpine. For Verstappen, it was his 52nd career win, lifting him one clear of four-time champion Alain Prost on the list of all-time winners. “It was really good,” said Verstappen. “A well-executed race by the team, perfect pit-stops and well done I think.

Cricket World Cup - Virat Kohli Deserves All Credit, Batting In Afternoon Was Very Difficult: Ravindra Jadeja

It was a special hundred by Virat Kohli not just because it was a historic milestone but also because the dogged century came in toughest of conditions that did not aid stroke-making, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said on Sunday. Jadeja said the Eden Gardens track offered more turn in the afternoon when the South African spinners bowled, compared to the evening when Indian bowlers operated.

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"It Took Me 365 Days To...": Sachin Tendulkar Reacts As Virat Kohli Equals His ODI Centuries Record

Watch: Temba Bavuma's Antics As Shubman Gill Survives Run-Out, Virat Kohli's Reaction Is...

World Cup Semi-final Scenarios For All 6 Teams In Contention Explained

'Why Would I Congratulate Him?': Sri Lanka Star Stumped By Question On Virat Kohli's 49th ODI Ton

Erik van Rooyen's spectacular finish secures victory in Mexico

Wydad Casablanca win first leg of African super league final

Max Verstappen wins again as Fernando Alonso snatches third on the line in Brazil

Cricket World Cup - Virat Kohli Deserves All Credit, Batting In Afternoon Was Very Difficult: Ravindra Jadeja