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mediumVirat Kohli became the first batsman to score 50 ODI centuries. Against which team did he reach this milestone in 2023?
ABangladesh
BPakistan
CSri Lanka
✓New Zealand
Answer Explanation
Virat Kohli scored his 50th ODI century against New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup semi-final at the Wankhede on 15 November 2023, passing Sachin Tendulkar's 49. He had equalled Tendulkar against South Africa at Eden Gardens ten days earlier.
Sachin Tendulkar in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 200 | 15,921 | 53.8 | 248* | 46 | 3/10 |
| ODI | 463 | 18,426 | 44.8 | 200* | 154 | 5/32 |
| T20I | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 10 | 1 | 1/12 |
International career numbers, kept up to date. Full Sachin Tendulkar profile
Virat Kohli in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 123 | 9,230 | 46.9 | 254* | 0 | - |
| ODI | 315 | 15,080 | 59.1 | 183 | 5 | 1/13 |
| T20I | 125 | 4,188 | 48.7 | 122* | 4 | 1/13 |
International career numbers, kept up to date. Full Virat Kohli profile
Compare Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli side by side
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