Virat Kohli Birthday Special: On This Day in 2023, Team India Star Batter Equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s Record of Most Centuries in ODIs

Modern-day chase master Virat Kohli turned 36 on November 05, 2024, and his fans poured heartfelt wishes across social media. The legendary cricketer is recognised as one of the best batters in international cricket. Kohli has slammed many runs in every part of the globe, making him one of the most dangerous batters in modern-day cricket. Kohli has a huge fan base across the world. Last year on his 35th birthday, Kohli equalled the record of legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar’s most ODI century record. Virat achieved this historic milestone during India’s match in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Happy Birthday Virat Kohli! Fans Make Massive 50-Feet Cutout of Indian Cricket Team Star, Pour Milk On His Poster As They Celebrate His 36th Birthday (See Pics and Videos).

Talking about the match, Kohli’s unbeaten 101 off 121 balls, including 10 fours, guided India to 326/5. While defending, South Africa were blown away for just 83 runs after Ravindra Jadeja picked up a five-wicket haul. The Men in Blue won the one-sided affair by 243 runs.

Kohli was adjudged the Player of the Match for his brilliant century on his 35th birthday. In the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, Kohli amassed 765 runs in 11 matches at an astounding average of 95.62. The veteran slammed three centuries in the marquee tournament. Virat Kohli Bows Down to Sachin Tendulkar After Breaking His Record of Most ODI Centuries During IND vs NZ CWC 2023 Semifinal, Video Goes Viral!

Virat Kohli made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in 2008. Since then, the 36-year-old has slammed over 13,000 runs in 295 ODIs till now. The Indian stalwart has notched up 72 half-centuries and 50 centuries so far. Kohli is the only batter in the world to slam 50 centuries in ODI cricket.

Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar’s Record, Watch Video

Life peaked last year when the whole crowd went crazy as Virat Kohli was about to equal Sachin’s record of 49 ODI hundreds on his birthday.#HappyBirthdayViratKohli pic.twitter.com/5bzrqoLfOa

— K¹⁸. (@KrishnaVK_18) November 4, 2024

Talking about Sachin, the legendary cricketer slammed 18426 runs in 463 ODIs. Tendulkar made 49 centuries and 96 half-centuries in his glorious career.

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