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Anushka Sharma's Wish On Virat Kohli's World Record-Equalling Ton Is All Love And Heart

Virat Kohli played a special knock at the Cricket World Cup on Sunday to achieve an extra special feat. With a century against South Africa at the Eden Gardens, Virat Kohli slammed his 49th ton in the ODI format - a feat that only one man - by the name of Sachin Tendulkar - had achieved before. On a pitch that looked slow, Virat Kohli became the first Indian to hit a World Cup ton on his birthday. Indeed, Virat Kohli will remember his 35th birthday for many years for it was the day when the matched the batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar. Virat Kohli reached the triple-figure mark in 119 balls. (India vs South Africa World Cup live updates)

'Something You Dream As A Child': Virat Kohli On Equalling Sachin Tendulkar's ODI Ton Record

India's Virat Kohli equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 one-day international hundreds when he reached three figures in a World Cup pool match against fellow semi-finalists South Africa on Sunday. Kohli, on his 35th birthday, got to the landmark in 119 balls, including 10 fours, at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. It had taken him 277 innings to score 49 hundreds at this level compared to the 438 required by fellow India 2011 World Cup-winner Tendulkar.

'His Performance Has Set A Benchmark': Rahul Dravid Praises Virat Kohli On 35th Birthday

India cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid described Virat Kohli, who is celebrating his 35th birthday on Sunday, as a legend of the game and that his performance had set the benchmark for his generation of players. Former India skipper Kohli has scripted countless records in the sport across formats and continues to do so, including in the the ongoing World Cup. Speaking to ICC, Dravid said, "Virat's a legend of the game, especially (in) this format of the game. I think all formats of the game, but particularly this one (50-over), I think his performance and the way he finishes games. The standard of his performance over the years has probably set a benchmark for his generation of cricketers."

"Haemoglobin Ki Tarah...": Virender Sehwag's Special Birthday Message For Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, the star Indian cricketer turned 35 on Sunday, and the whole cricket fraternity poured him with birthday wishes starting from the former skipper's former teammates, Yuvraj Singh to Virender Sehwag. Former India opener Virender Sehwag took to his X account and wished Kohli on his 35th birthday. While wishing Sehwag wrote that century runs in Kohli's veins. Sehwag further wrote that Kohli's work ethic, passion, hard work and talent helped him to rule the game.

India vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma Change Gears As India Off To Flier vs South Africa

India vs South Africa, ODI World Cup 2023, Live Updates: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are dealing in boundaries. Team India is off to a fiery start against South Africa. On the other hand, the Proteas bowlers are aiming for crucial wickets in the early stages of the game. India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat against South Africa. The hosts are going ahead in the match with the same team, which featured against Sri Lanka. On the other hand, South Africa have included Tabraiz Shamsi in the place of Gerald Coetzee. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)

"Bahut Tough Thaa": When 20-Year-Old Virat Kohli Played For Mohun Bagan Cricket Club At Eden Gardens

The entire Mohun Bagan cricket team was in celebratory mode having just won the P. Sen Trophy at the Eden Gardens back in 2009, barring one individual. From a distance, the architect of that crown was quietly sitting on a famous white cane chair, forever planted outside the Eden dressing room. He looked at the celebrations with utmost nonchalance.

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, ICC World Cup 2023: Will Ravichandran Ashwin Remain On The Bench?

India will square off against South Africa in their next match of the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday, November 5. The top-of-the-table clash will be staged at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, with a scheduled start time of 2:00 PM IST. India have been the most dominant nation in the ongoing competition, winning each of their seven matches so far. Their latest victory came against Sri Lanka by a massive margin of 302 runs.

"When You Joined As Youngster...": Yuvraj Singh's Emotional Tribute As Virat Kohli Turns 35

As India's batting stalwart Virat Kohli turns a year older, former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh took to social media to extend his birthday greetings. Kohli, who will be in action for India against South Africa in a World Cup match on his 35th birthday, had the privilege of sharing the Team India dressing room with Yuvraj for a few years. On Virat's big day, Yuvraj posted a rather emotional message for the batting great, wishing him to break some more records in the future.

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Anushka Sharma's Wish On Virat Kohli's World Record-Equalling Ton Is All Love And Heart

'Something You Dream As A Child': Virat Kohli On Equalling Sachin Tendulkar's ODI Ton Record

'His Performance Has Set A Benchmark': Rahul Dravid Praises Virat Kohli On 35th Birthday

"Haemoglobin Ki Tarah...": Virender Sehwag's Special Birthday Message For Virat Kohli

India vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma Change Gears As India Off To Flier vs South Africa

"Bahut Tough Thaa": When 20-Year-Old Virat Kohli Played For Mohun Bagan Cricket Club At Eden Gardens

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, ICC World Cup 2023: Will Ravichandran Ashwin Remain On The Bench?

"When You Joined As Youngster...": Yuvraj Singh's Emotional Tribute As Virat Kohli Turns 35