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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.

"Never Going To Be As Good...": Virat Kohli's Ultimate Tribute To Sachin Tendulkar After Equalling His World Record

For Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar has always been an idol. The respect that Virat Kohli has for Sachin Tendulkar has been expressed by the former many time. "Sachin Tendulkar has been carrying the Indian cricket team for so long, it's time we carried him on our shoulders," Virat Kohli had famously said after India had won the 2011 Cricket World Cup where both of them played. Despite building his own lofty peaks, Virat Kohli remains a fan of Sachin Tendulkar.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli Slams Record-Equalling 49th ODI Ton On 35th Birthday As Dominant India Crush South Africa

On his 35th birthday in one of the game's iconic venues packed with the most exuberant fans, Virat Kohli equalled his idol Sachin Tendulkar's record of most ODI centuries with his 49th hundred, laying the foundation for India's 243-run pummelling of South Africa in the World Cup on Sunday. This, perhaps, was written in the stars. Entering the Eden Gardens after a run of seven successive wins by his team, Kohli was up against an in-form and ambitious South African side seeking to shed the choker's tag and win its maiden World Cup title.

World Cup 2023 Points Table: What Does India's Win Over South Africa Mean For Its Chances To Finish On Top In Final Standings

World Cup 2023 Points Table: India's winning run over South Africa is going strong and how! The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team notched its eighth-straight win with a commanding result against South Africa. The match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday was a top of the table clash with both the teams having already sealed a semi-final slot. A proper competition was expected but Indian cricket team thrashed its rivals by a huge 243-run win. Virat Kohli scored a record-equalling 49th ODI ton as India notched a huge total of 326/5. Then, South Africa got dismissed for just 83, with Ravindra Jadeja picking a five wicket-haul.

"Played 7 Good Matches Because...": Rahul Dravid On India's World Cup Success

Head coach Rahul Dravid emphasised on Indian team focusing on the next game rather than thinking about who they are going to face in the final or semi-final of the ongoing World Cup ahead of their clash against South Africa. The Indian team qualified for the semi-final after winning their seventh consecutive victory in the tournament. South Africa became the second team to take one of the three spots available. Ahead of the game, Dravid pointed out that the reason for Indian team playing a good brand of cricket comes down to them focusing on their own game rather than looking at who they are up against.

'You Know You're G.O.A.T.': Broadcaster Tells Virat Kohli. Star's Response Is Viral

Virat Kohli admitted that he does not see himself as the 'G.O.A.T' (greatest of all time) in the game, despite boasting incredible numbers in international cricket. Kohli on Sunday equalled legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 centuries in ODIs. Kohli achieved the feat during India's Cricket World Cup match against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Kohli, who celebrated his 35th birthday on Sunday, November 5, has insisted that he is not the "greatest" in the game.

Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar's World Record Of 49 ODI Centuries, Eyes More Glory At Cricket World Cup

Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar - two names that have made generations of Indian cricket team fans dream big. The greats have often been compared by their legion of fans and experts - a testament to their collective aura. But then, statistics can't be the judge of the greatness of Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. Their impact on Indian sports goes much beyond that. For years, they have surpassed the expectations of a billion-plus population in their special ways. However, there comes some milestones which are impossible to ignore. Like the one that was reached by Virat Kohli at the iconic Eden Gardens in a Cricket World Cup 2023 match against South Africa on Sunday. (India vs South Africa Live Updates)

Cricket World Cup - Watch: Young Fan Touches Virat Kohli's Feet. India Star Then Does This

Star India batter Virat Kohli turned 35 on Sunday, November 5 and his legion of fans will hope he can mark the occasion by equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 One-Day International centuries. Kohli and India are squaring off against South Africa in their Cricket World Cup match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, hoping to end the group stage at the top of the points table. Kohli has scored 48 ODI tons so far, but has already missed out on two centuries in the ongoing Cricket World Cup.

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

"Never Going To Be As Good...": Virat Kohli's Ultimate Tribute To Sachin Tendulkar After Equalling His World Record

Cricket World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli Slams Record-Equalling 49th ODI Ton On 35th Birthday As Dominant India Crush South Africa

World Cup 2023 Points Table: What Does India's Win Over South Africa Mean For Its Chances To Finish On Top In Final Standings

"Played 7 Good Matches Because...": Rahul Dravid On India's World Cup Success

'You Know You're G.O.A.T.': Broadcaster Tells Virat Kohli. Star's Response Is Viral

Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar's World Record Of 49 ODI Centuries, Eyes More Glory At Cricket World Cup

Cricket World Cup - Watch: Young Fan Touches Virat Kohli's Feet. India Star Then Does This