‘GOAT of India’ – Fans react as Virat Kohli slams historic 50th ODI ton in IND vs NZ ODI World Cup semi-final, shatters Sachin Tendulkar’s world records

India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli smashed the magnificent century during their ODI World Cup 2023 semi-final clash against New Zealand on November 15 at the iconic Wankhede Cricket Stadium in Mumbai. Notably, the former India skipper smashed out his 50th ODI tonne and surpassed the milestones achieved by Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar in ODI cricket.

The stylish right-handed batsman dedicated his milestone to legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. However, Virat Kohli was also spotted giving a flying kiss to his wife, Anushka Sharma, during the play. This was a very special moment for his wife, who has supported him at his lowest point and given him the strength to shine at the very top.

Speaking about the game here, it was India’s skipper Rohit Sharma who won the toss and invited the Kane Williamson-led side to field first. Notably, after being elected to bat first, they had a magnificent start as skipper Rohit Sharma went on to pile up 47 runs from 29 balls, featuring four boundaries and four sixes in the game, while Shubman Gill also hammered 80 runs from 66 balls during the play.

The Moment Virat Kohli hits 50th Odi Century. #ViratKohli𓃵pic.twitter.com/oUDjalJOoG

— Cricpedia Edits (@Cricpedia_edits) November 15, 2023

Virat Kohli went on to score the magnificent hundred as he smashed 117 runs from 113 balls

However, Virat Kohli went on to score the magnificent hundred as he smashed 117 runs from 113 balls, featuring nine boundaries and two sixes in the game, which boosted their middle order. Moreover, Kohli stiches over 100 runs on the stand with middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer. Iyer also gets the magnificent hundred as he went on to rack up 105 runs from just 70 balls, featuring four boundaries and eight sixes with a solid strike rate of 150 runs to help India post a total of 397/4 in the given 50 overs.

India Vs New Zealand: Playing Eleven

New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj

Check out how fans have reacted to his century:

GOAT of india🔥

— Aleeza (@Itx_Aleeza) November 15, 2023

Iconic knock in knockouts

— Venkatesh Koka (@venkatesh_koka) November 15, 2023

What a beautiful😍✨ knock 🙌
Champ #ViratKholi #KingKohli
Congratulations🎉🥳 champ proud of you❤
Bharat Mata Ki Jai Jai hind Jai Bharat 🇮🇳❤🙏

— GORDXROHIT (@gordxrohit) November 15, 2023

Le whole india: pic.twitter.com/B7FVbKfJT9

— Psycho ツ (@PsychoO_Says) November 15, 2023

Legends pic.twitter.com/10wj8VLtQN

— 𝙰𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚛 ✨ (@AamirsABD) November 15, 2023

Poem on Virat Kohli 50th ODI Century written by me.

In the cricket's realm, a legend bold,
Virat Kohli's story, marvels untold.
Fifty centuries, a milestone grand,
In ODI glory, he firmly stands.

Batsmanship crafted with finesse,
Each stroke a tale of pure success.
Centuries… pic.twitter.com/XfdWDeXip9

— Im_fab (@Im_fab1211) November 15, 2023

The One and Only GOAT#INDvsNZ#IndiaVsNewZealand pic.twitter.com/m57yLqabNg

— Im_fab (@Im_fab1211) November 15, 2023

50* ODI century for Virat Kohli. The Greatest ever ever ever to touch the ground.#INDvsNZ#IndiaVsNewZealand pic.twitter.com/uYMeGYy1tF

— Im_fab (@Im_fab1211) November 15, 2023