Cricketing fraternity honours Virat Kohli's heroic knock to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's ODI record

Virat Kohli has risen to the summit of the cricket world rankings after scoring his 50th ODI century against New Zealand in the ODI World Cup semifinals. Team India is doing well against New Zealand after a strong showing in the league stage, thanks to Kohli's record-breaking ton. The entire Wankhede flared up after Kohli's blistering century, and he obtained widespread acclaim.

Three things you need to know

• India is competing against New Zealand in the ODI World Cup
• Kohli breaks Sachin's record of ODI tons
• India put up a score of 397/4 against New Zealand

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Cricket World in praise of Virat Kohli after heroic knock

Kohli's knock brought up a lot of praise from the legends in the cricketing world. It is a historic moment as surpassing Sachin's record is no easy feat by any means. As the fans showered their appreciation for the star Indian cricketer, some of Team India's past players and notable personalities blessed Kohli with their humble words.

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India put up a massive target against NZ with Kohli, Iyer knocks

Virat Kohli's world record 50th ODI hundred and a scintillating century by Shreyas Iyer propelled India to an imposing 397 for four against New Zealand in the first semifinal of the World Cup here on Wednesday.

Rohit Sharma's (47 off 29 balls) pyrotechnics, tons by Kohli (117 off 113) and Iyer (105 off 70), and a fluent 65-ball 79 by Shubman Gill, who retired hurt due to cramps, powered India after the skipper won a good toss.

After Gill was forced to go back, Kohli and Iyer carried on the good work to set New Zealand an improbable target. Gill, though, came back and remained not out on 80 off 66 balls.

(With PTI Inputs)