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[Saba Sports News] The 33rd ODI World Cup match at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium features India vs. Sri Lanka, with Sri Lanka opting to field after winning the toss. Before the game, former Indian captain Virat Kohli had a heartfelt conversation with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, capturing the attention of fans worldwide.
In the tournament, Kohli has been in superb form, amassing 388 runs in the first six matches with an average of 97, including one century and two half-centuries. However, India faced an early setback when their captain Rohit Sharma was bowled out by Dilshan Madushanka on just the second ball of the first over.
Currently, India has scored 172 runs in 28 overs, with Kohli and Shubman Gill at the crease, contributing 83 and 68 runs, respectively. With six victories already under their belt, India aims to secure a spot in the semifinals with their seventh consecutive win.
During the match, Kohli achieved another milestone by accumulating 1,000 runs in a single calendar year for the eighth time in his career, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of seven occurrences. Kohli’s consistency in achieving this feat over the years is remarkable, and he holds the unique record of scoring ten centuries against Sri Lanka, unparalleled in ODIs against any other team.
Despite Kohli’s incredible achievements, Tendulkar’s legacy remains intact as the holder of the record for scoring the most runs in a calendar year, with an astonishing 1,894 runs in 1998.