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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Michael Jones

Virat Kohli equals Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI record with century as India crush South Africa

AP

Virat Kohli equalled the record for most centuries scored in one-day internationals, drawing level with compatriot and India legend Sachin Tendulkar on 49 as the Cricket World Cup hosts crushed South Africa in Kolkata.

It had been billed as a close game between two favourites, but Kohli helped set a total of 326-5 before South Africa were skittled by Ravindra Jadeja and co for just 83.

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