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Watch: Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar's Record. Then Wows Internet By Singing Chaleya

Star India batter Virat Kohli starred with a century on his 35th birthday as India defeated South Africa by 243 runs in their Cricket World Cup match in Kolkata on Sunday. Kohli marked the occasion by smashing his 49th ODI century, levelling his former teammate Sachin Tendulkar in the all-time list. Kohli slammed an unbeaten 101 while Shreyas Iyer hit a brilliant 77 as India went on to post a total of 326/5 in 50 overs after captain Rohit Sharma opted to bat.

"Yes, Kohli Is Selfish": India Great's Sharp Retort As Pakistan Great Criticises Virat Kohli After Cricket World Cup Ton

Virat Kohli's 49th century in the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against South Africa might have brought joy to millions but there remain a few who don't agree with the approach he had en route the triple-digit score. Kohli scored 121-ball 101 as India put 326 runs on the board. On a tricky surface, South Africa could only score 83 runs in reply. But, former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez feels what he saw from Virat was a 'selfish' display of batting, something that India captain Rohit Sharma could've also done but he chose to put the team forward.

Watch: Rohit Sharma In Splits Before 'Best Fielder' Announcement Sends Team India Berser

Aside from India's great performance by batters and bowlers, the fielding medal ceremony after each match has captured the attention of fans in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. India's fielding coach T Dilip has been at the forefront of it, and his inventive methods of proclaiming the best fielder of the match have been something to look forward to following each India triumph. It was no different after India's mammoth 243-run victory over South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

"Best Bowling Attack": Gautam Gambhir, Ravi Shastri's Big Team India Remark

The Indian cricket team is unstoppable at the Cricket World Cup. On Sunday, the Rohit Sharma-led side defeated South Africa to register an eighth straight win the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. Batting first, India notched a huge total of 326/5 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Then Indian bowlers continued their fiery show to dismiss the Proteas for just 83 as India romped home to a 243-win. With the win, the Indian cricket team is assured of a top finish in the round-robin stage at the Cricket World Cup 2023.

"I Think Like Captain But Am Not One": Ravindra Jadeja On Leaving Impact In World Cup

Ravindra Jadeja on Sunday 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. He was speaking after India beat South Africa by 243 runs in a Cricket World Cup match. India's forever ‘Most Valuable Player' (MVP) himself left an impact on the game by scoring an unbeaten 29 not out and taking 5 for 33 but it was the peerless Kohli, who was adjudged the Player of the Match award for his record-equalling unbeaten 101.

Cricket World Cup 2023 - "We Needed Virat Kohli To Go Out There And Play To The Situation": Rohit Sharma

From outside, Virat Kohli's record equalling 101 off 121 balls against South Africa on Sunday might look a bit laborious, but Indian captain Rohit Sharma termed the innings as one that suited the conditions and the match situation. Kohli's 49th ODI hundred paved the way for India's 326 for five on a slightly diffident Eden Gardens pitch, which proved way over the par in the end. "If you look at how we have played in the last three games, we have adapted better. Today, we needed Kohli to go out there and play to the situation. We then knew we had to keep it in the right areas (with the ball) and let the pitch do the rest," said Rohit during the post-match presentation.

"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.

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Watch: Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar's Record. Then Wows Internet By Singing Chaleya

"Yes, Kohli Is Selfish": India Great's Sharp Retort As Pakistan Great Criticises Virat Kohli After Cricket World Cup Ton

Watch: Rohit Sharma In Splits Before 'Best Fielder' Announcement Sends Team India Berser

"Best Bowling Attack": Gautam Gambhir, Ravi Shastri's Big Team India Remark

"I Think Like Captain But Am Not One": Ravindra Jadeja On Leaving Impact In World Cup

Cricket World Cup 2023 - "We Needed Virat Kohli To Go Out There And Play To The Situation": Rohit Sharma

"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...