India's batsman Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most ODI centuries, achieving his 50th ton during the ICC Cricket World Cup.
In the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Mumbai, the former Indian team skipper secured this milestone in the 42nd over, facing Lockie Ferguson.
Kohli's impressive innings included eight 4s and 1 maximum, totaling 100 runs. Notably, this century marked his first in the knockout stage of the Cricket World Cup. Additionally, in the 34th over of India's innings, he surpassed Tendulkar's record for the most runs in a single edition of the Cricket World Cup.
Kohli's remarkable performance included two earlier centuries against Bangladesh and South Africa, contributing to victories in Pune and at the Eden Gardens, respectively.