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In the realm of cricket, there is only one monarch, and that's Virat Kohli. Celebrating his 35th birthday on Sunday, Kohli presented himself with the finest gift possible by notching up his 49th ODI century, matching the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record. This remarkable feat was achieved against South Africa at the packed Eden Gardens during an ICC World Cup 2023 match.
During India's batting innings, Rohit Sharma (40) and Shubman Gill (23) provided a scintillating start, paving the way for Kohli to join forces with Shreyas Iyer and play a composed and watchful innings.
While Iyer contributed a stylish and valuable 77, Kohli stayed at the crease till the end, remaining unbeaten with a century of 101 runs, propelling India to a total of 300. Late fireworks from Ravindra Jadeja ensured that India finished with a competitive score of 326/5.
Witnessing the cricketing superstar entertain millions of fans worldwide, social media erupted with memes. Many fans noted that Kohli celebrating his 35th birthday with a century was a fitting birthday present.
The moment when Virat Kohli scored 49th century. Destiny writes a script for the legend on his special day and the whole of Eden Gardens erupts!#ViratKohli𓃵 | #INDvSA | #EdenGardens pic.twitter.com/GFQ2xc5sQS
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952_) November 5, 2023
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