• Virat Kohli equalled legendary Sachin Tendulkar's world record of 49 ODI centuries during the clash between India and South Africa in Kolkata.

  • Virat's wife Anushka Sharma reacted to her husband's record feat in a super cute manner.

Anushka Sharma comes up with a ‘super cute’ reaction after Virat Kohli smashes 49th ODI century on his birthday – ODI World Cup 2023
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli (Image Source: Twitter)

In a dazzling display of cricketing excellence, the ODI World Cup 2023 witnessed a historic moment as India faced off against South Africa in the 37th match of the world event. The clash took place at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens and saw India’s star batter, Virat Kohli, equal legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s world record of 49 ODI centuries. The cricketing world stood in awe as Virat etched his name in the annals of cricketing history, and love for him showered from across the world.

Virat Kohli’s record-breaking 49th ODI century

Virat’s record-breaking century unfolded after India won the toss and opted to bat first. The Indian innings started on a high note, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill going guns blazing. However, as Rohit and Gill departed, the responsibility of anchoring the innings fell squarely on Virat’s shoulders. The maestro batted with precision, reaching his 49th ODI century, adorned with ten boundaries that delighted the fans at Eden Gardens and around the world. Shreyas Iyer also played a pivotal role, contributing a crucial 77 runs to power India to a competitive total of 326/5.

What made Virat’s century even more special was the timing, as it coincided with his birthday, making it a double celebration for the Indian cricketing icon.

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Anushka Sharma’s super cute reaction to Virat Kohli’s ton

As the cricketing world showered Virat with well-deserved praise for his record-breaking innings, there was one person who was much more elated than anybody else, and that was his loving wife, Anushka Sharma. An accomplished actress in her own right, Anushka took to her Instagram handle to express her joy and admiration for her husband’s remarkable achievement.

In a heartwarming story, Anushka shared a picture of the television screen featuring Virat’s jubilant century celebration. She accompanied the image with a caption that encapsulated her joy and pride: “Apne birthday pe khud ko present (A gift for yourself on your own birthday),” followed by a heart emoji.

Anushka Sharma's Instagram Story
Anushka Sharma’s Instagram Story

Anushka’s cute reaction encapsulated the love and support that exists between this power couple. It was a beautiful and heart-touching moment for Virat and his fans alike. The adorable gesture by Anushka showcased the strength of their relationship and the love they have for each other, both on and off the field.

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