In the World Cup match, India set 327-run target for South Africa to win the match in Kolkata on Sunday. At a venue, where Sachin Tendulkar has had many memorable performances, Virat Kohli equaled a world record, held by the former, in emphatic fashion. Till now, Sachin Tendulkar held the world record of 49 ODI tons. Now Virat Kohli has reached the mark in 277 innings.This was Virat Kohli's 79th international ton (he has 29 Test tons and 1 century in T20Is). Virat Kohli reached the mark on Sunday in the 49th over with a single of Kagiso Rabada.Virat Kohli finishes with 101 not out.On Sunday, Virat Kohli, celebrating his 35th birthday.
Virat Kohli equals the legendary Sachin Tendulkar on his birthday!
— ICC (@ICC) November 5, 2023
He is now the joint-highest century-maker in ODI cricket @mastercardindia Milestones #CWC23 | #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/zOvs7V8TEM
Great cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has congratulated Virat. Ina X massage he said,well played Virat.
Well played Virat.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 5, 2023
It took me 365 days to go from 49 to 50 earlier this year. I hope you go from 49 to 50 and break my record in the next few days.
Congratulations!!#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/PVe4iXfGFk
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