Virat Kohli Smashes Record with 50th ODI Century in Cricket World Cup
Kohli outshone the previous record held by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who was present at the match to witness this momentous occasion.

Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has made a historic record, scoring his 50th one-day international (ODI) century at the Cricket World Cup. Kohli, popularly known as "The King," achieved this incredible feat in a semifinal showdown against New Zealand at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium.
Kohli outshone the previous record held by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who was present at the match to witness this momentous occasion. The record-breaking century came off just 106 balls, inclusive of eight boundaries and two towering sixes.
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Read Also : IOCL ranks top Indian Corporate in Bloomberg NEF Global Rankings 2023This milestone came in Kohli's 279th match, remarkably faster than Tendulkar's 452 matches to reach 49 centuries. Since his debut in 2008, Kohli has been a force to reckon with, scoring 29 centuries in 111 Test matches and a century in 115 T20 internationals.
With this record, Kohli has undeniably etched his name in cricket history, raising the bar for future cricket aspirants. Stay tuned to NDTV Sports for more updates on this cricketing prodigy's journey.
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