India’s Virat Kohli tied Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 one-day international (ODI) hundreds as India dominated South Africa in a pool match. Celebrating his 35th birthday, Kohli reached the milestone in 119 balls, including 10 fours. It took him 277 innings to achieve this feat, compared to Tendulkar’s 438. Kohli’s unbeaten 101 contributed to India’s total of 326-5, and their powerful attack led to South Africa being dismissed for a mere 83. Ravindra Jadeja was instrumental in the collapse, taking 5-33. With this victory, India secured the top spot in the pool phase. Kohli expressed his joy at scoring on his birthday, calling it a childhood dream. Tendulkar praised Kohli’s achievement and hoped he would surpass his own record soon.