Hotstar viewership peaked at 4.7cr when King Kohli reached his 50th century. With this knock Virat also created another record, Virat Kohli becomes the first batter in World Cup history to score 700 runs in an edition. The history has been rewritten at the Wankhede Stadium of Sachin Tendulkar.
Sachin Tendulkar said, “I still remember the day when Virat Kohli was new and teammates pranked him and said to touch my feet to have a wonderful career. To see him grow like a player he is currently is just beautiful, I’m so happy for him”. Sachin has also tweeted his wishes praising Virat Kohli for the amazing career for India.
The first time I met you in the Indian dressing room, you were pranked by other teammates into touching my feet. I couldn’t stop laughing that day. But soon, you touched my heart with your passion and skill. I am so happy that that young boy has grown into a ‘Virat’ player.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 15, 2023
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Sachin Tendulkar congratulated and hugged Virat Kohli after the 1st innings. India posted 397/4 against New Zealand at Wankhede – the greatest ever Semi Finals batting performance by India. The knock of Virat came in the most important game of this tournament so far. It was special for many reasons. Anushka Sharma was present in the gallery and the way she celebrated the achievement of Virat, just kept the internet buzzing.
This is so special….!!! pic.twitter.com/eqfOrT7Dng
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 15, 2023
They give a new relationship goal in each match 😭💕pic.twitter.com/O0d7MGKdXi
— SwatKat💃 (@swatic12) November 15, 2023
Bollywood stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Kunal Khemu, Kiara Advani, John Abraham and many others were also present at the stadium. Ranbir Kapoor said, He was present in the stadium when India won the world cup in 2011 and today he is present witnessing this amazing achievement of King Kohli.
Ranbir Kapoor said, "I watched MS Dhoni lifting the trophy here at the Wankhede in 2011. Hopefully Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma play well today". pic.twitter.com/xhJtMpeMdU
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 15, 2023
Indian Cricket fans are proud of Virat Kohli and they can’t keep calm. Internet is on fire and Platform X is full of wishes and celebrations.
The Sachin Tendulkar of 2023 is bowing down to the Virat Kohli of 2003 pic.twitter.com/II9u3kSvKJ
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 15, 2023
The baton of greatness has been passed pic.twitter.com/0jC1HXipKD
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) November 15, 2023
Today’s match was difficult for Virat Kohli as he was struggling with cramps. Earlier, Subhman Gill also had to retire because of cramps. Fans were anxious about the cramps of Virat as he was nearing his 50th century mark.
Dedication and determination of Virat Kohli taking risky single despite of the cramps That's Virat Kohli for you fittest athlete 👏💯🔥👑#ViratKohli #INDvsNZ #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/OGi6ADFzQk
— Yash k_335 (@335Yash) November 15, 2023
Virat Kohli surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and now has the most centuries in Men’s ODIs. We can’t congratulate him enough for his contribution to Indian cricket. Legendary batsman Viv Rechards said, “Virat Kohli is the greatest in ODIs, even better than me.”
🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏🏏
— South One (@SouthOneNews) November 15, 2023
"Virat Kohli is the greatest in ODIs, even better than me. He'll get the glory in this world cup which he deserves." – Viv Richards#Ferguson #KaneWilliamson #ViratKohli #RohitSharma #INDvsNZ #INDvNZ #MohammedSiraj #MohammedShami #RavindraJadeja #Jadeja… pic.twitter.com/YwncP9rwaY
Great Footballer David Beckham was also present in the stands and he congratulated Virat with a hug. He also mentioned, Virat’s innings was like celebrating Diwali. He said, “I’m in India at the very right time. I’ve seen the Diwali, today I saw Virat Kohli bat and reached his 50th century.”
David Beckham said "I am lucky to witness the history, coming to India for the first time & I came to India at the right time as well – I am so humbled". pic.twitter.com/rhGrbgFw3p
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 15, 2023
Virat Kohli post his innings, said – “My Only Motivation to play for my team and help my team to win the game and that’s my only motivation“.
