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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.

'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.

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.

'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.

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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...

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

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

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