Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin, but misses 49th ODI hundred
The wait continues for No. 49!
For the 2nd time this World Cup, Kohli fell agonisingly close to what would have been his 49th ODI ton. After his 95 vs NZ, he departed for 88 vs SL
World Record alert!
Despite the disappointment, Virat Kohli made the world record for most 1000+ runs in ODIs in a calendar year
Kohli overtook idol Sachin
Virat Kohli has now achieved the feat a record 8 times - 2011-14, 2017-19 and 2023. He was tied with Sachin Tendulkar (1994, 1996-98, 2000, 2003, 2007
Top run-getters of 2023 WC
With 442 runs to his name, Virat Kohli is now the 2nd highest run-getter of 2023 WC, only behind Quinton de Kock (545)
Most 50+ scores for a non-opener in World Cups
Virat Kohli registered his 13th 50+ score in ODI WC history, the most for a non-opener in the tournament's history. He overtook Kumar Sangakkara (12)
Only Sachin up ahead
Kohli's 13 scores of 50+ are only behind Sachin Tendulkar, who recorded 21 such scores of 50+ in 44 innings
Most 50+ scores in ODIs
Even in ODIs overall, Virat Kohli is only behind Sachin Tendulkar (145). During his 88-run knock, Kohli equalled Sangakkara's record of 118 scores of