Odisha CM Congratulates Virat Kohli for Creating History by Scoring Record 50th ODI Century

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday congratulated Virat Kohli for creating history by scoring record 50th ODI century at the crucial semi final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

“Congratulate Virat Kohli for creating history by scoring record 50th ODI century at the crucial semi final of ICC Cricket World Cup 23. May he continue to showcase his outstanding form and bring glory to the nation. Wish him all the very best”, the CM wrote on his ‘X’ handle.

Congratulate @imVkohli for creating history by scoring record 50th ODI century at the crucial semi final of #ICCCricketWorldCup23. May he continue to showcase his outstanding form and bring glory to the nation. Wish him all the very best.#INDvsNZ

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) November 15, 2023

Kohli has set the record for hitting most centuries in One-Day International cricket, marching to the 50th century of his career during the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 clash with New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium.

Kohli scored his hundred off 106 balls, hitting eight boundaries and one maximum as he broke the record of 49 centuries he had jointly held with Sachin Tendulkar.