Virat Kohli has made history by scoring his 50th ODI century in what was a cricketing spectacle at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium. A new record was created during the World Cup semi-finals against New Zealand.
The match had all the hallmarks of an epic cricket saga with Virat batting to perfection and accumulating an impressive total of 103 runs before Tim Southee saved more humiliation. The crowd roared as Virat humbly bowed down before Sachin Tendulkar, his childhood hero, who had scored 49 ODI hundreds during his glittering career.
It is safe to say that Virat’s journey to this milestone was nothing short of extraordinary. This feat saw him breaking records and cementing himself as one of the greatest cricketers ever with a total of 711 runs. In doing so, he paid tribute to the very man who had inspired him to become great.
This historic match filled with emotion and cricketing finesse was watched by fans worldwide. With this feat, Virat’s 50th century sealed his status as a modern-day cricketing legend and added another glorious chapter into the rich history of Indian History