World Cup: King level with God

Virat Kohli celebrated his birthday by scoring his 49th ODI century, equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Tendulkar was among the first to congratulate Kohli and encouraged him to break his record. Kohli battled hard on a difficult pitch and had to change his game plan to adapt. He was supported by Shreyas Iyer, who played aggressively. Kohli’s century came at a strike rate of 83.47, with 10 boundaries but no sixes. Despite reaching this milestone, Kohli remained focused on the task of winning the match.