Twitter Reactions to Virat Kohli scoring his 50th ODI century

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Critics looked at his record in knockout matches as a black mark on his ODI record. It was a factor that would bring Virat Kohli down a level when discussing his place among the greats of 50-over cricket.

So, it’s somewhat fitting that he brought up his 50th ODI century in a knockout game; that too one of India’s biggest games in recent memory, in front of his idol whom he went past. The great Sachin Tendulkar stood and applauded in the crowd after Kohli hit a Lockie Ferguson delivery for two behind square to bring up the landmark century.

It was yet another classic Virat innings, eventually finishing with 117 off 113 balls. His placement and running between the wickets the key feature on another sapping day at Mumbai. Conditions were so warm that even the supremely fit Virat was struggling with cramps, but he maintained superb control of over 90% as he brought up the hundred.

In addition to his 50th hundred, Kohli also achieved the most runs scored by a single player in any edition of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, also going past Tendulkar’s 673 in 2003. The little master wowed millions 20 years ago, inspiring many – including Kohli – to take up their bats and dream of achieving big things for India. Kohli has certainly done so, further confirming his status as one of the very, very best the ODI game has ever seen.

Twitter reactions to Virat Kohli notching his 50th ODI hundred

It was another masterclass in building an ODI innings by Virat after an excellent start provided by Rohit Sharma once again. The Indian captain has been outstanding in this World Cup, providing India with early momentum they can build on.

“I couldn’t be happier that an Indian broke my record. And to do it on the biggest stage – in the World Cup Semi-final – and at my home ground is the icing on the cake,” tweeted Tendulkar.

Here are some of the reactions to another Kohli classic, this time in a World Cup semi-final.

The first time I met you in the Indian dressing room, you were pranked by other teammates into touching my feet. I couldn’t stop laughing that day. But soon, you touched my heart with your passion and skill. I am so happy that that young boy has grown into a ‘Virat’ player.

I… pic.twitter.com/KcdoPwgzkX

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 15, 2023

There we have it. The greatest ODI batter of all time.

Virat Kohli notches a record 50th century in a home World Cup semi-final! Can’t ask for much more than that!

🐐#CWC23 #Kohli #INDvsNZ

— The Cricket Podcast (@TheCricketPod) November 15, 2023

Witnessing Virat Kohli in this World Cup has been a dream ❤️

— Nash (@NashvSant) November 15, 2023

He has make it a joke at this point…

50th ODI HUNDRED FOR KING KOHLI!!! 💯

Highest number of ODI hundred by a batter in the history of cricket. Broke the world record of Sachin Tendulkar right in front of him and Tendulkar is celebrating it with joy in his eyes.

WHAT A… pic.twitter.com/WutzL1VYwB

— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75) November 15, 2023

Absolutely incredible, Virat Kohli.
To get to 50 ODI centuries on the home turf of his childhood hero and get to the landmark in front of him at Wankhede in a high-stakes encounter, take a bow! #CWC23 #INDvNZ

— Niharika Raina (@ #CWC23) (@niharika_raina) November 15, 2023

Virat Kohli is just the greatest limited overs batsman of all time. The only thing missing in his career was a knockout century and he’s got one now as well.

— Tony Stark (@TonySta13327820) November 15, 2023

Don’t think I’ve witnessed any fans love any player in any sport as much as (most) 🇮🇳 🏏 fans love Virat Kohli.

Not hard to see why. What a player.

— Michael Appleton (@michelappleton) November 15, 2023

A century in a home World Cup semi-final, which also happens to be his 50th ODI ton, going past the Little Master’s 49, that too at the Wankhede, in front of the Master Blaster himself.

Stuff of dreams.

Thank you, God. What a beautiful, unbelievable script.

KING KOHLI! ❤️

— Sparsh Telang (@_cricketsparsh) November 15, 2023

The perfect 10 year challenge!

15 Nov 2013 at WANKHEDE
Sachin Tendulkar plays his final international match.

15 Nov 2023 at WANKHEDE
Virat Kohli breaks Sachin’s record of most ODI hundreds. pic.twitter.com/AdCM9E6MaQ

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) November 15, 2023

15th November 2013 – Sachin Tendulkar batted for the final time at Wankhede.

15th November 2023 – Virat Kohli Surpassed Sachin to reach the 50th ODI century at Wankhede. pic.twitter.com/iRiuGOAmCj

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 15, 2023

Goosebumps!

That was such an iconic moment! To do it in front of the man he looks up to and bowing down to him, it was quite special.

Virat Kohli goes where nobody has before. And re-writes the history books like only he can. What a colossus! #INDvNZ #CWC23

— Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7) November 15, 2023

There is nothing in cricket I love as unironically and completely as I love Kohli’s relentless climb to the summit of white ball batting.

50 hundreds, most runs in a single ODI World Cup, most runs in a single T20 World Cup. The best there ever was.

— Peter Miller (@TheCricketGeek) November 15, 2023

Half century of centuries for the King. Goes past the God and as a mark of respect bows to him.

What a bond these two share! I’m glad I stanned them. pic.twitter.com/UwKGTlH7jo

— Cricketologist (@AMP86793444) November 15, 2023

What a poetic way to break the record of your idol in front of him on his home ground ♥️🥹🇮🇳

Always manifested this and glad it panned out that way 🫶👑

King Kohli all the way!

— Anuj Nitin Prabhu (@APTalksCricket) November 15, 2023