Virat Kohli bowed down to Sachin Tendulkar, who was in the stands, after completing his 50th ODI century. That came during the 2023 World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 15.
With the ton, Kohli eclipsed the previous record of most tons held by Tendulkar. He has now stretched his international tons tally to 80. The No.3 batter departed for 117 runs off 113 balls, including two sixes and nine boundaries.
Virat Kohli’s record ton came in the 42nd over of India’s innings. He whipped a 135.1 kmph delivery towards the deep backward square leg before taking a couple of runs off Lockie Ferguson to reach his century. The 35-year-old jumped and punched the air in delight after completing his 100.
For the unversed, the right-handed batter was on his knees due to cramps before taking off his helmet and raising his hands. He then bowed down to Tendulkar, who was with legendary footballer David Beckham in the stands. In the meantime, Virat Kohli’s wife Anushka Sharma blew him flying kisses.
