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[Saba Sports News] India’s impressive start to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 with five consecutive wins has sparked a bold prediction from cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar. He anticipates that Virat Kohli will achieve a significant milestone by scoring his 50th ODI century, coming one step closer to matching Sachin Tendulkar’s record.
Gavaskar’s prediction points to Kohli reaching this milestone on November 5, coinciding with his birthday, and he believes that the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata is the perfect venue for such a historic feat. Gavaskar emphasized the electrifying atmosphere at the stadium, where the crowd’s support is overwhelming.
“Kohli will slam his 50th ODI Century against South Africa at the Eden Gardens, and what better occasion than his birthday? It’s a sight when you slam a ton there because the Kolkata crowd gives you a standing ovation, and cheers for you, the air is filled with whistles and claps. It is a moment to savor for every batter,” said Gavaskar on Star Sports.
Kohli currently stands at 48 ODI centuries, narrowly missing his 49th against New Zealand by just five runs. Achieving this milestone will not only match Tendulkar’s record but also set a new world record with two more centuries. The 34-year-old has been in impressive form in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, scoring 354 runs in five innings, including a century against Bangladesh in Pune.
As India continues its campaign in the tournament, with upcoming matches against England in Lucknow on October 29th and Sri Lanka in Mumbai on November 2nd, fans eagerly anticipate whether Kohli will mark one of these matches as the location for his next century, potentially contributing to India’s winning streak in the ICC World Cup.