When it comes to cricketing legends, Virat Kohli’s name stands tall, and in the ICC World Cup 2023, he’s proving why he’s the run machine of the Men In Blue. In a record-breaking outing against Australia at the Chepauk, Kohli showcased his extraordinary talent and cricketing prowess.
Kohli’s campaign in the ICC World Cup 2023 began with a bang. Facing off against Australia, the talismanic batter displayed sheer brilliance as he shattered records with his match-altering performance. His knock against the formidable Pat Cummins and Co. left cricket fans in awe.
In this remarkable encounter, Kohli missed out on smashing his 48th ODI century, but in the process, he achieved something equally extraordinary. With 47 ODI centuries to his name, he’s now only two centuries away from equalling the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s staggering feat in the 50-over format.
Legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting, a name synonymous with excellence, has made a noteworthy prediction. According to Ponting, Kohli will break Tendulkar’s long-standing century record in the ongoing edition of the ICC World Cup.
“I think he will. I think he’ll definitely get two hundreds, whether he gets the three is another thing. But the venues, the wickets and the grounds in India are just so conducive to scoring, making big runs. Who knows with him, it’s probably his last World Cup as well. If he gets that mindset, and we saw that he’s in pretty good touch, and we know with him he’s always hungry. He’s a winner, he wants success for himself and for his team,” Ponting said on The ICC Review podcast.
Kohli’s career statistics speak volumes about his brilliance. In 282 ODIs, he has smashed 47 centuries, a testament to his consistency and hunger for success. The 34-year-old also holds the distinction of being the fastest to complete 13,000 runs in the 50-over format, a record that emphasizes his domination in the cricketing world.
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“There is every chance at the end of this World Cup he could be equal with, if not breaking Sachin’s record, which is remarkable within itself,” Ponting added.
Kohli’s idol and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has long held the record for the most centuries in ODIs, with 49 centuries in 463 matches. Tendulkar’s record also includes the most runs (18,426) in ODI cricket. As Kohli inches closer to these monumental achievements, the cricketing world eagerly awaits the historic moments that could redefine cricketing history.
As two-time champions India continue their journey in the World Cup, Kohli’s contributions will be pivotal. With at least 8 more ODIs on the horizon for India, the cricketing world eagerly anticipates every inning that Kohli steps into. The anticipation is palpable as he returns to his hometown for India’s second match of the ODI World Cup against Afghanistan.
