IND vs SA: The GOAT, The King! Twitter Reacts As Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar's Record For Most ODI Tons
Published - 05 Nov 2023, 07:12 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 10:05 AM
Fans on X reacted after Virat Kohli equaled Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most centuries in the ODIs. The Indian batter hit a magnificent ton against South Africa in the ongoing match 37 of the ICC World Cup 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Virat Kohli continued his dream run in the ICC World Cup 2023 as he batted staggeringly well and steadied the Indian innings after both openers got out after a start. The Indian batter tackled the difficult conditions pretty well and negotiated that tricky phase with ease.
Virat Kohli played some gorgeous shots in his innings and made sure that he gave fans and teammates a special return gift on his birthday. The batter timed the ball to perfection and batted till the last overs to make sure that India ended up with a big total on the board.
Virat Kohli brought up his 49th ODI ton in 119 balls. He during his innings also smashed 10 fours and crafted his knock perfectly. This was his second century in the tournament, having scored one against Bangladesh in Pune while chasing. The batter also has smashed 5 half-centuries in the tournament.
Virat Kohli is India’s leading run-getter in the tournament. He has smashed over 530 runs and is overall the second-leading run-getter in the tournament. His knock ensured that India went past 300 runs. He ended with the knock of unbeaten 101 runs off 121 balls. His knock powered India to a total of 326 runs.
IND vs SA: Fans on X react as Virat Kohli slams his second ton in the ICC World Cup 2023
As Virat Kohli slammed his second century in the ICC World Cup, fans on X reacted to it. They lauded the batter for his staggering innings on his birthday and hailed his commitment to the team. They give some joyful reactions as he equaled Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most ODI tons. Here are some of the reactions:
The whole Eden gardens Have bow down to The GOAT Virat Kohli ??
Frames to Remember#ViratKohli
— VINEETH?? (@sololoveee) November 5, 2023
Many Happy returns of Century 49 @imVkohli #cwc23 #INDvSA What an inspiration.. Congratulations ???
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) November 5, 2023
Cometh the hour, cometh the KING? @imVkohli YOU BEAUTY!!!??? ? NO. 49 A birthday performance to remember for ages.#CWC23 #INDVSA #ViratKohli
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 5, 2023
The sign of a great player. Converts great form into big scores. Kohli just understands situations. And owns them enough to give himself a birthday present
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 5, 2023
Legacy cemented: Century No 49 on his 35th birthday for Virat Kohli to draw level with the great Sachin Tendulkar. Two greats of the game ? ?.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) November 5, 2023
This is the Best birthday gift from @imVkohli to the fans of team India & entire cricket fraternity. HBD !!!
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) November 5, 2023
49TH ODI HUNDRED FOR VIRAT KOHLI…..!!!!! ?
King has equalled Sachin Tendulkar for most hundreds in the ODIs – A historic moment in the history of 50 over format. pic.twitter.com/racPQ9eWNk
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 5, 2023
49 ODI Centuries !
Congratulations to Virat Kohli ????#CWC23 #IndiavsSouthAfrica #TeamIndia
— Suryaa (@Suryaa71751160) November 5, 2023
What a story!
Maiden ODI hundred at Eden gardens
Record 49th hundred at Eden gardens#ViratKohli?— Aniket Virkar (@Aniketvirkar22) November 5, 2023
The haters can call him selfish & mock him for this slow & patient innings.
But on tricky pitch, these kinds of knocks define your character and temperament.
TAKE A BOW VIRAT KOHLI for the 49th Century. Unreal. Just WOW. ??
— Asʜᴜ Tɪᴡᴀʀɪ ?? (@imAashuTiwari) November 5, 2023
Congratulations ???? to @imVkohli but maja ni aya aj ek paise kaa bhi….
Kro to aise kro, char log baat kre….
Picture agar dekhoge to wo khud bhi sad tha.. jyda khus ni..#ViratKohli?#INDvsSA
— Rahul Rana (@isj_rana) November 5, 2023
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The Greatest Ever! ?#ViratKohli? https://t.co/KdD6CeCGL3
— Aditya Singh (@_adityasingh20) November 5, 2023
50th White Ball Century for Virat Kohli. The Real God of Cricket. pic.twitter.com/aS6vG7BqPi
— Husain (@strangely_tweet) November 5, 2023
The GOAT ?
49 Century On 35th Birthday ?#ViratKohli? . #INDvSA . #KingKohli pic.twitter.com/uje1NOWu1D— HarshitMahiRaina73 ?? (@RainaMahi73) November 5, 2023
Virat Kohli today ?#ViratKohli? #INDvSA https://t.co/2yTjjroczN pic.twitter.com/trBP4lQ4DG
— Akash dwivedi (@_MusiCricket) November 5, 2023
The MAN…
The MYTH…
the LEGEND… ??#KingKohli ?#INDvSA #ViratKohli? #GOAT? pic.twitter.com/IFrnxJxHmf— Baahubali@23 (@Baahubali230) November 5, 2023
Wish u a very happy bday dear @imVkohli . You've been amazing all these years ? andI wish u continue to shine ? as u've always been and make the country proud. And what a way to celebrate ur bday ???? #HappyBirthdayViratKohli #ViratKohli? #INDvsSA #CWC23 #RunMachine pic.twitter.com/VOJnfStmxl
— PratikPathak®️?? (@imPratik_15) November 5, 2023
He just an unbelievable batsman, No need to say more.
4️⃣9️⃣ ODi- ???#INDvSA #ViratKohli? #BabarAzam #ShubmanGill #SaraTendulkar#INDvsBAN #Abhiya #Abhisha #Elvisha #BiggBossTamil7 pic.twitter.com/Z7AgV28MJ8— M Huzaifa Malik (@MrHuzaifi) November 5, 2023
49th Odi ton??#KingKohli #ViratKohli?
— Bhuvnesh Sharma (@Bhuvnes53280628) November 5, 2023
Virat Kohli equaled Sachin Tendulkar with 49 ODI tons on his 35th birthday #INDvsSA #CricketWorldCup2023 #CWC2023 pic.twitter.com/8mLXMLvDng
— Daily Pakistan World (@DailyPakistanW) November 5, 2023
King ? x God of cricket
49 odi centuries each ??????#ViratKohli? #SaraTendulkar #INDvsSA #INDvSA #49th pic.twitter.com/UohVpM39x3— Shinchannn (@insanelybot21) November 5, 2023
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