November 15, 2023
In a breathtaking display of skill, Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin’s World Cup record, notches up 50 ODI hundreds in a single innings
In a historic turn of events at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India’s cricket maestro Virat Kohli etched his name in the annals of ODI World Cup history. The 33-year-old batting sensation surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most runs in a single ODI World Cup during the highly anticipated semifinal clash against New Zealand on Wednesday.
Virat Kohli achieved this remarkable feat by surpassing Sachin’s milestone of 673 runs, set during the 2003 edition, with a well-placed double against Kiwi bowler Lockie Ferguson. This momentous achievement adds another feather to Kohli’s illustrious cap and cements his status as one of the greatest modern-day cricketers.
Earlier in the gripping semifinal encounter, Kohli not only surpassed the 600-run mark but also became only the third Indian batsman to achieve this feat in a single World Cup. The 35-year-old’s consistency and stellar performances have been instrumental in India’s journey through the tournament.
The list of most runs in an ODI World Cup now stands as follows:
- Virat Kohli (IND) – 674* (2023)
- Sachin Tendulkar (IND) – 673 (2003)
- Matthew Hayden (AUS) – 659 (2007)
- Rohit Sharma (IND) – 648 (2019)
- David Warner (AUS) – 647 (2019)
Kohli’s exceptional form in the ongoing World Cup continued as he notched up his eighth fifty-plus score, surpassing the previous record jointly held by Sachin Tendulkar (2003) and Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan (2019). This incredible consistency highlights Kohli’s unmatched prowess and dominance on the world stage.
During his stellar knock in the semifinal, the Indian No.3 batsman also surpassed Australia’s Ricky Ponting for the most ODI runs, further solidifying his stature as one of the leading run-scorers in the history of the format.
In a mesmerizing display of skill and determination, Virat Kohli became the first batter to score 50 ODI hundreds during the World Cup semifinal against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Kohli reached this historic milestone with a double against Kiwi bowler Lockie Ferguson, leaving behind the previous record of 49 hundreds shared with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
The Indian No.3 batter’s prolific performance not only broke Sachin’s record for most runs in a single ODI World Cup edition but also marked his eighth fifty-plus knock in the ongoing tournament. This achievement surpasses the previous record of seven fifty-plus knocks, jointly held by Sachin (2003) and Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan (2019).
Virat Kohli’s record-breaking ton also saw him surpass Australia’s Ricky Ponting for the most ODI runs, adding another milestone to his illustrious career.
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