Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli celebrated his 35th birthday in style during a Cricket World Cup game against South Africa. Not only did he score a record-equalling 49th ODI century, but he also entertained the crowd with his dance moves. The disc jockey played the song ‘Ainvayi Ainvayi’ from the movie ‘Band Baaja Baaraat’, which features Kohli’s wife, Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma. Kohli’s energetic dance had the crowd at Eden Gardens on their feet.
In addition to Kohli’s impressive performance, Ravindra Jadeja also played a key role in India’s victory. India defeated South Africa by 243 runs in a top-of-the-table clash. Kohli’s century helped India post a formidable total of 326 for 5 on a challenging wicket in Kolkata.
Kohli’s century also saw him equal the record of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who also has 49 ODI centuries to his name. Kohli expressed his admiration for Tendulkar and called it a special moment to equal his hero’s record. He acknowledged that Tendulkar is perfection when it comes to batting and humbly admitted that he can never be as good as him.
Shreyas Iyer and Rohit Sharma also made significant contributions to India’s victory, with scores of 77 and 40 respectively. In the bowling department, Ravindra Jadeja was the standout performer, taking five wickets for 33 runs as India bundled out South Africa for just 83.
Overall, it was a memorable birthday for Virat Kohli, with his record-equalling century and his electrifying dance moves winning the hearts of fans at Eden Gardens.
