‘Ye hojaaye to maza hi aajaye’ – Fans react as legendary cricketer predicts Virat Kohli will slam his 50th ODI ton on his birthday

Team India will be facing the defending champions on October 29 for their sixth game of the ODI World Cup 2023 at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Notably, following the same, the Men in Blue will be facing Sri Lanka on November 2 before taking on a strong South African side on November 5 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Rohit Sharma and Co. are currently placing themselves in the top spot after registering five out of five wins in the ongoing marquee event. However, all the Indian fans are desperate to watch India’s stalwart Virat Kohli break the record held by Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar in terms of scoring the maximum number of hundreds in the 50 overs of the game.

Meanwhile, speaking on the same subject, former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar predicted that former India skipper Virat Kohli will slam his 50th ODI century on November 5 against the in-form Proteas in their eighth ODI World Cup 2023 game. In addition, the legendary cricketer feels no occasion will be better for the RCB stalwart to slam his century than his birthday.

Virat Kohli will slam his 50th ODI Century against South Africa at the Eden Gardens: Sunil Gavaskar

“Kohli will slam his 50th ODI Century against South Africa at the Eden Gardens and what better occasion than his birthday?” Sunil Gavaskar said on Star Sports.

The well-renowned cricket commentator heaps praise on Kolkata’s crowd, as they always give standing ovations to players as well as being spotted always cheering up with their claps and whistles in the iconic Eden Garden in Kolkata. Moreover, the former batting legend feels it will be wonderful if some batsmen hammer out great knocks at Eden Garden against a strong South African side.

“It’s a sight when you slam a ton there because the Kolkata crowd gives you a standing ovation, and cheers for you, the air is filled with whistles and claps. It is a moment to savour for every batter,” he added further.

Check out how fans have reacted to his statement: