On his 35th birthday, Virat Kohli showcased his brilliance with an unbeaten innings of 101 runs off 121 balls, serving as the linchpin in India's commanding total of 326 for 5. This exceptional performance led to India's emphatic 243-run victory over South Africa in their World Cup match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Kohli equalled Tendulkar's record of most ODI centuries with his 49th hundred and emoted his feelings post match saying that it's an huge honour and an emotional moment for him to match his idol's feat.