In the match against South Africa, India’s cricketing superstar Virat Kohli celebrated his 35th birthday in style and equaled a record with his 49th One Day International (ODI) century. Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly gave Kohli a gold-plated bat as a memento of the famous Sachin Tendulkar’s collection, which elevated the occasion with a touch of refinement.
The incredible achievement took place in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, when a horde of passionate supporters flocked to cheer on their hero. The crowd went wild for Kohli, and he delivered, displaying his extraordinary batsmanship. By giving Kohli the painstakingly constructed gold-plated bat, the CAB president elevated the already spectacular day. It was inscribed with a thoughtful message and birthday greetings.
Cheers to Virat’s birthday. “You are a living example of how age is just a number and a symbol of dedication,” Kohli’s golden bat said.
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This action demonstrated Kohli and the CAB’s profound regard and appreciation for one another. Following the presentation, Kohli celebrated his birthday by cutting a large birthday cake that had a statue of the legendary cricket player on it with his teammates and supporters. There was a rich dark chocolate base with blue icing on which the cake was set.
When Virat Kohli batted for India on his birthday for the first time, he scored his “special 49th” century.
Now, to discuss about the ODI World Cup 2023 match against South Africa, Virat Kohli showed off his skills by hitting an undefeated 101 runs off 121 balls, matching the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI hundreds. Along with Shreyas Iyer, who made 77 runs, he helped India to an impressive total of 326 for five.
India’s bowlers, who included Ravindra Jadeja (5/33), Mohammed Shami (2/18), and Kuldeep Yadav (2/7), bowled South Africa out for just 83 runs in 27.1 overs. It was only fitting that Virat Kohli was chosen Player of the Match after the game. Afterwards, he expressed his happiness at being able to play his favorite sport again, but he also made it clear that nothing matters more to him than the enjoyment of playing cricket.
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