Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin, but misses 49th ODI hundred

By Sidhant Maheshwari
Published on | Nov 02, 2023

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

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World Record alert!

Despite the disappointment, Virat Kohli made the world record for most 1000+ runs in ODIs in a calendar year

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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

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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)

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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)

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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

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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

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