Watch: Terrific gesture of Virat Kohli for Eden Gardens' ground staff after record-equalling 49th century against SA
Virat Kohli recorded a significant milestone in cricketing history on Sunday as he drew level with Sachin Tendulkar for most centuries in ODIs. During the group stage clash against South Africa, the India batsman smashed his 49th century, scoring a gritty 101* off 120 balls as India registered a comprehensive win. Thanks to the century of Kohli, India posted a huge total of 326 runs at the loss of 5 wickets on a difficult Kolkata wicket before bundling the Proteas at merely 83. With a 243-run win, India ensured they would remain on top of the points table at the end of the group stage.
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After the victory, Virat Kohli won hearts once again with a terrific gesture towards the ground staff at the Eden Gardens. He walked up to the staff members and greeted them, and he also posed for a picture with the group. The video of the moment went viral on social media platforms.