Yesterday’s match was a marvel for India. Fans were satiated by India’s exceptional batting in the first innings and subsequent roaring innings by the bowlers. With the team’s brilliant performance against South Africa, all fans could talk about was a man who cemented his name among the greats with his 49th ODI century.
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- Who is the cricketer you can’t stop talking about?
- What left fans screaming with joy?
- Where was the game played?
- When was the match?
- Why was the century very special?
- How did the fans react?
Who is the cricketer you can’t stop talking about?
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The audience in Kolkata erupted into applause and roars after ‘master chaser’ Virat Kohli hit his 49th ODI ton. After India’s victory, the legendary batsman was also awarded the well-deserved ‘Man of the Match’.
What left fans screaming with joy?
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Kohli reached his 49th ton in an ODI match and finally caught up with his hero Sachin Tendulkar. The Kolkata fans were elated to see King Kohli breaking record after record. The crowd’s joy seemed stronger as it was also Kohli’s 35th birthday on November 5. People joked about how Kohli gave a gift to himself on his own birthday.
Where was the game played?
The match against South Africa was played at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata.
When was the match?
Virat Kohli reached his 49th ODI century against South Africa during the 2023 World Cup on November 5.
Why was the century very special?
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It was not only Kohli’s birthday but also the same field where he scored his first ODI century. The moment recalled his first ton in 2009, when he played against Sri Lanka alongside Gautam Gambhir and scored 224 runs to propel India to an iconic victory.
How did the fans react?
The roaring fan reaction has gone viral on the Internet. Fans stood up and loudly applauded Virat Kohli as he completed his 49th ODI century.
Watch the viral video here:
Eden Gardens erupted as King Kohli marked the 49th century.#INDvSA #ViratKohli #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/b5GplhhT4Z
– Ishan Joshi (@ishanjoshii) November 5, 2023
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