India’s cricket superstar, Virat Kohli, notched his 48th ODI century against Bangladesh at MCA Stadium in Pune, bringing him within striking distance of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Kohli’s century came in a successful chase of 257 runs, taking only 97 balls, and included six boundaries and four sixes.
With this remarkable feat, Kohli also moved into fourth place on the all-time international run-scorers list, behind only Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara, and Ricky Ponting. His international run tally now stands at 26,026.
This century marked Kohli’s first in an ODI World Cup since 2015, and he has been in excellent form in the 2023 World Cup, amassing 259 runs in four innings. He now stands as the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament, with an outstanding average of 129.50 and a strike rate of 90.24.
Kohli’s achievement also includes moving up to fourth place in the list of the highest run-scorers in ODI World Cups, only trailing Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, and Kumar Sangakkara.
Notably, Kohli’s momentous century came after India lost the early wicket of skipper Rohit Sharma, who had provided a strong start with 48 runs off 40 balls.
As Virat Kohli nears Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries, the significance of Tendulkar’s legacy in cricket becomes even more apparent. Tendulkar’s long-awaited 100th international century against Bangladesh in the 2012 Asia Cup remains an iconic moment in cricket history, making him a role model for cricketers worldwide.
Get ready for the most thrilling showdown! Tomorrow’s World Cup match is an epic clash between India and England, and if Kohli smashes centuries in that game, he’ll level with Sachin’s legendary record! The anticipation is sky-high!
