Twitter goes gaga as Virat Kohli hits his 49th ODI hundred; Equals Sachin Tendulkar's record

Indian batter Virat Kohli scored his 49th ODI century against South Africa in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 witnessed a historic clash at the Eden Gardens when India faced off against South Africa. Virat Kohli, had been eagerly waiting to reach a significant milestone in his cricketing career, his 49th ODI century. The game began with India winning the toss and opting to bat first, setting the stage for an exciting match.

India's batting-order led by Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill laid a strong foundation, notching up 40 and 23 runs, respectively. But it was Virat Kohli who stole the spotlight. Throughout his innings, Kohli exhibited remarkable patience and precision, scoring a magnificent 100 runs off 119 balls. His knock featured ten boundaries and was a testament to his remarkable skills. Indian fans had been eagerly awaiting this moment, as Kohli equaled the great Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries. He scored the 49th ODI century on his birthday. Virat turned 35 today.

Shreyas Iyer, another promising talent in the Indian line-up, complemented Kohli's efforts with a splendid innings of 77 runs off 87 balls, including seven boundaries and two sixes. The middle-order batsman showcased a blend of aggression and technique, forming a crucial partnership with Kohli.

Virat Kohli scores his 49th ODI century

After reaching his century, social media erupted after the batter scored his century. Fans, cricketers, and experts showed their admiration towards the great batsmen.

Here's how twitter reacted to Virat Kohli's 49th ODI century:

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