'India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli surpasses Kumar Sangakkara, ranks 2nd in most 50+ scores in ODIs'

Virat Kohli becomes third Indian batter to score 500 runs in a single World Cup edition, surpassing Kumar Sangakkara.

On a glorious Sunday, November 5th, Virat Kohli achieved yet another milestone in his illustrious cricket career. The Indian cricketer surpassed Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara in the list of most 50 plus scores in One Day Internationals (ODIs). This feat was accomplished during the World Cup 2023 match against South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Kohli, a proud Delhi-born player, currently boasts an impressive record of 119 scores of 50 plus in ODIs. Only the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, with 145 such scores, stands above him. Throughout his 15-year career representing India on the international stage, Kohli has amassed a staggering 215 scores of 50 or more.

What's even more remarkable is that Kohli is just two scores away from equaling former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting, who has 217 such scores. However, Tendulkar remains the undisputed leader with a remarkable 264 scores of 50 or more in international cricket.

During the match, Kohli achieved several other significant milestones. He became only the third Indian batter, alongside Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma, to score 500 or more runs in a single World Cup edition. Tendulkar achieved this feat in both the 2003 and 2011 World Cups, while Rohit was the leading run-scorer in the 2019 edition.

This was Kohli's fourth World Cup, and he finally managed to reach the coveted 500-run mark. Additionally, he joined Tendulkar as the only Indian batters to score over 3000 runs against South Africa at the international level.

Kohli's exceptional form in the ongoing World Cup has been a sight to behold. In this particular match, he reached his fifty off 67 balls and continued to anchor the innings after the dismissals of Rohit and Shubman Gill in quick succession.

It's worth noting that Kohli recently surpassed another one of Tendulkar's records. He now holds the record for the most 1000 plus runs in ODIs, achieving this milestone during the match against Sri Lanka at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

In conclusion, Virat Kohli's remarkable achievements in the cricketing world continue to solidify his status as one of the greatest players of his generation. His consistent performances and ability to reach significant milestones make him a force to be reckoned with. As the World Cup 2023 progresses, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await to witness more extraordinary feats from this modern-day cricketing icon.

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