Virat Kohli scores 49th ODI century to equal Sachin Tendulkar’s record

Kohli completed his record-equalling 49th ODI hundred in the ICC Cricket World Cup match against South Africa.

India’s Virat Kohli has scored his 49th one-day international (ODI) hundred to equal compatriot Sachin Tendulkar’s world record.

Kohli completed the feat in the ICC Cricket World Cup match against South Africa in Kolkata on Sunday.

Earlier, India’s coach Rahul Dravid insisted Kohli is “really focused” on winning the World Cup rather than any looming personal and professional landmarks.

Kohli almost equalled the record while making 88 against Sri Lanka.

“I think Virat’s been really relaxed and as you can see in his performances, batting really well for us,” Dravid told a pre-match press conference on Saturday.

“I haven’t noticed anything different. He’s always been the same. He’s always been professional, always been hard-working, always been switched on.”

Dravid was cautious when it was suggested that this match could be a dress rehearsal for the November 19 final in Ahmedabad.