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[Saba Sports News] Virat Kohli achieved his 50th ODI century during India’s World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on November 15, setting a new world record for most ODI hundreds. Anushka Sharma celebrated his milestone with a flying kiss. Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries, marking his third ton in this tournament at age 35.
In the match, India, batting first, saw openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill lay a strong foundation. Tim Southee disrupted their stand by dismissing Rohit for 47. Centuries from Kohli and Shreyas Iyer boosted India to 397/4. Kohli scored 117 off 113 balls, while Iyer hit 105 from 70 balls. Injured Gill returned to bat in the final over.
New Zealand’s bowling struggled, with Southee conceding 100 runs for three wickets and Trent Boult taking one wicket for 86 runs.