Hotstar achieved a historic milestone with a peak viewership of 4.4 crore (44 million) during Virat Kohli’s century, setting a new record in digital streaming media history. This remarkable achievement cements Hotstar’s position as a leader in online entertainment and the craze of Virat Kohli amongst the fans. The innings itself was huge and record breaking. Virat Kohli leveled the great Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar scoring his 49th ODI hundred.
Virat Kohli masterclass
On his 35th birthday, Virat Kohli delivered a masterful innings that left the cricketing world in awe. Playing in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup match against South Africa, Kohli’s performance was nothing short of legendary.
Kohli, who had already established himself as one of the greatest ODI batsmen, notched his 49th ODI century, equalling the iconic Sachin Tendulkar’s world record. The significance of this achievement was amplified by the fact that it occurred on his birthday, adding an extra layer of emotion and excitement.
Kohli’s unbeaten 101 runs off 121 balls proved to be the cornerstone of India’s commanding victory. After opening batsman Rohit Sharma gave India a flying start, Kohli entered the crease in the sixth over and displayed incredible composure, especially after losing his partner Shubman Gill. He reached his record-equalling century in the 49th over, playing with precision and determination. His partnership of 134 runs with Shreyas Iyer ensured India reached a formidable total of 326 for 5.
What made Kohli’s achievement even more remarkable was the speed at which he reached it. While it took Tendulkar 451 innings to reach his 49th century, Kohli achieved the same feat in just 277 innings, underlining his exceptional consistency and ability.
Throughout the 2023 World Cup, Kohli had been in sublime form, accumulating over 500 runs, making him the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament. His average of 108.60 and strike rate of 88.29 showcased his dominance with the bat.
Kohli’s extraordinary year continued his resurgence in ODI cricket, with more than 1000 runs in 2023 and five centuries. His success not only brought joy to fans but also rekindled his personal enjoyment of the game, emphasizing the sheer pleasure he derives from playing at the highest level.
Virat Kohli’s 49th ODI hundred was a historic and emotional moment, solidifying his status as a modern-day legend and an inspiration to cricketers worldwide.
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