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[Saba Sports News] The star Indian batsman made headlines recently with his sensational century against South Africa in the 37th game of the ODI World Cup 2023. Virat Kohli equaled the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record by notching up his 49th ODI century against the Proteas, contributing to India’s commanding 243-run victory, which helped them maintain their top position in the tournament standings.
However, following his outstanding performance against the formidable South African team, the 35-year-old once again grabbed the attention of fans when he was spotted flying to Bangalore in the economy class section of a flight. This moment was widely circulated on social media platforms.
Regarding the India-South Africa match, Kohli stole the spotlight at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata as India batted first. He scored an unbeaten 101 runs from 121 deliveries, forming a solid partnership with Shreyas Iyer. Their partnership contributed significantly to India posting a formidable total on the scoreboard. Ravindra Jadeja’s five-wicket haul later played a pivotal role in bundling out South Africa for a mere 83 runs, securing a resounding 243-run victory for India.
Following their emphatic win over South Africa, the Indian team retained their position at the top of the ODI World Cup 2023 table. With eight wins and 16 points in eight games, the Men in Blue are comfortably leading the tournament as the only undefeated team.
Next, India will face the Netherlands in their final league stage game, scheduled for Sunday, November 12, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.