New Delhi, Nov 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed Virat Kohli on becoming the first cricketer to score 50 One Day International hundreds.

The Prime Minister posted on X: “Today, Virat Kohli has not just scored his 50th ODI century but has also exemplified the spirit of excellence and perseverance that defines the best of sportsmanship. This remarkable milestone is a testament to his enduring dedication and exceptional talent. I extend heartfelt congratulations to him.May he continue setting a benchmark for future generations.”

Today, @imVkohli has not just scored his 50th ODI century but has also exemplified the spirit of excellence and perseverance that defines the best of sportsmanship.

This remarkable milestone is a testament to his enduring dedication and exceptional talent.

I extend heartfelt… pic.twitter.com/MZKuQsjgsR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 15, 2023

Virat Kohli today reached the landmark 50th ODI century while playing the semifinal match against New Zealand in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Kohli scored his hundred off 106 balls, hitting eight boundaries and one maximum as he broke the record of 49 centuries he had jointly held with Sachin Tendulkar.

Virat Kohli's 50th century came in 279 innings. There were huge expectations of Kohli breaking the record at the Wankhede after he failed to do so in India's last league match against the Netherlands. He had equalled the record with an unbeaten 101 against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 5.

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This was also ViratKohli's 80th international cricket century. The star batter also has 29 Test centuries in 111 Tests and one T20I century in 115 matches. He is the second-highest century scorer of all time in international cricket and is chasing Sachin's record of 100 international tons.

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