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Credit: X

Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) and lauded Indian cricketer Virat Kohli for equalling India legend Sachin Tendulkar’s 49 ODI century record. Kohli hit his 49th ODI hundred against South Africa on November 5, Sunday in the ODI World Cup 2023. The feat became extra special as the cricketer celebrated his 35th birthday on the same day. The batter took 118 deliveries to add another feather to his hat. 

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Speaking of the match, Kohli remained unbeaten at 101 alongside Ravindra Jadeja (29*) and guided the Indian score to 326 runs against the Proteas in their second-last league-stage match of the World Cup 2023. 

Fans took to the social media platform to not only wish him well on his birthday but also lauded the cricketer for completing his 49th ODI century and 79th international century. Here’s how fans reacted: 

Notably, the Men in Blue have already reserved their spot in the semifinals of the 2023 World Cup.