Virat Kohli 50th ODI Century: Sunil Gavaskar envisions date and venue King Kohli will break Sachin Tendulkar's world record

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Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli has been nothing short of sensational in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. His exceptional form has been instrumental in maintaining India's unbeaten streak in the tournament and keeping the cricketing world abuzz.

While Kohli narrowly missed securing his record-equalling 49th ODI century during the match against Bangladesh, which Team India won convincingly on Sunday (October 22), his consistent performances have fueled optimism about his ability to surpass legendary Sachin Tendulkar's world record.

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During the game at HPCA Dharmasala Stadium, Kohli was on the cusp of achieving yet another milestone in his illustrious career, as he finished with a remarkable 95 runs to his name. The 34-year-old cricketer fell 5 shy of yet another century, his 49th in the 50-over format.

As India's leading run-scorer in the competition, only behind Quinton de Kock, Kohli has reaffirmed his position as a premier batsman on the world stage. With his imperious knock against Bangladesh, Kohli again proved why he's one of the greatest batters in the format in the run chases.

Sunil Gavaskar predicts date and venue of Virat Kohli 50th ODI Century

Sunil Gavaskar, former Indian cricketer and one of the all-time greats of the sport, expressed his belief in Kohli's potential to break Tendulkar's record in the ongoing global extravaganza.

During a commentary stint, Gavaskar stated that he envisions Kohli equaling his idol Tendulkar's record in the upcoming two games. These matches are scheduled against England and Sri Lanka in Lucknow and Mumbai, respectively.

The 'Little Master' further anticipated that Kohli will achieve his 50th ODI century during the league match against South Africa, slated to take place at the iconic Eden Gardens on November 5.

The significance of this date is that it also marks Kohli's birthday. Should Kohli realize this feat, he would not only gift himself a remarkable birthday present but also solidify his position as one of the greatest ODI batters of all time.

"Kohli will slam his 50th ODI Century against South Africa at the Eden Gardens and what better occasion than his birthday? He has two games to slam his 49th ton before reaching Kolkata. Eden Gardens is one of the best venues for run-scoring, and add to passionate cricket-loving fans in the stands.

"It is a sight when you slam a ton there because the Kolkata crowd gives you a standing ovation, and cheers for you, the air is filled with whistles and claps. It is a moment to savour for every batter," said Gavaskar on Star Sports.

Kohli's journey is laden with consistency and remarkable batting skills and the modern-day batting great has not only won the admiration of fans but also ignited fervent discussions among cricket enthusiasts worldwide. The cricketing world eagerly looks forward to the upcoming India matches, which have the potential to etch Kohli's name in cricketing history.