Tag: 49th ODI hundred

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli made his 35th birthday memorable by smashing a century against South Africa during the World Cup match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. Kohli's hundred holds remarkable significance as he equalled Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar's world record of 49 tons.Kohli reached this milestone in 119 balls, comprising 10 fours. It took him 277 innings to achieve his 49th century at this level, whereas Tendulkar required 438 innings to accomplish the same feat.After Kohli's record-equalling effort, Tendulkar wasted no time as he took to...