PremiumIND vs NZ: Virat Kohli bows to Sachin Tendulkar; Master Blaster gives standing ovation as KING smashes record 50th ODI century
Adding to the emotional ambience, Virat Kohli even received flying kisses from his wife, Anushka Sharma at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai.
Last Updated: 05.30 PM, Nov 15, 2023
Witness the coronation of the KING as Virat Kohli notches his record 50th ODI century! In a monumental feat, Kohli has surpassed his cricketing idol Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries, marking a historic moment in his illustrious career.
What adds an emotional touch to this achievement is that Kohli reached this remarkable landmark in the presence of Tendulkar himself, at the very venue where he carried the cricketing legend on his shoulders after the 2011 World Cup triumph.
To reach this significant milestone, Kohli expertly whipped the ball to deep backward square leg, swiftly completing a second run. The jubilant celebration that followed saw him jump in joy, punch the air in delight, and then drop to his knees in gratitude.
Kohli paid homage to Tendulkar with a bow, capturing a moment of deep respect. In a reciprocal gesture, the Master Blaster acknowledged Kohli's achievement with a standing ovation, a scene embraced by the entire Wankhede crowd. Adding to the emotional ambience, Kohli received flying kisses from his wife, Anushka Sharma.
As of the time of writing this article, Kohli's accelerated innings eventually came to an end as he departed for 117 runs in 113 balls. His innings featured a sublime display of 9 fours and two sixes.
Turning to the overall match, skipper Rohit Sharma, true to his style, set the tone with an impressive start after winning the toss and opting to bat. Rohit accumulated 47 runs off 29 balls, showcasing his flair with 4 fours and as many sixes. However, the opening partnership faced a hurdle as Shubman Gill had to leave the crease due to cramps.