Virat Kohli’s milestone century brings cheer to fans worldwide – See photos

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Virat Kohli on Sunday cracked his 49th century in the ICC World Cup match against South Africa at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. Achieving this mammoth feat, the former India skipper equaled the record of Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar. Interestingly, Kohli reached the milestone on his 35th birthday.(AP /PTI Photos)

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While he has several records in his name, Kohli is the only batsman to have scored eight or more centuries against three different teams. Notably, he also won the 20th man of the match award. Here, too, he equalled Tendulkar’s record. (AP Photos)

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Virat Kohli is the fastest batsman in the world to reach 10,000 runs in ODI cricket in 205 innings. Alao with 78 hundreds, he has the most number of centuries across all formats. (PTI Photo)

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Fans were waiting for his century with much anticipation. Here a large number of fans are seen wearing masks of Virat Kohli , as they carry the Indian tricolour while entering enter the stadium to watch India’s match against South Africa. (PTI Photo)

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Fans celebrate after Virat Kohli equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match against South Africa in Kolkata on Sunday. (PTI Photo)

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With 78 centuries, Virat Kohli has most number of centuries under his belts in all formats. In this photo he dives to reach at his crease during the match against South Africa on Sunday.(PTI)

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Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand sculpture on the eve of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli’ birthday in Puri. (PTI Photo)