Virat Kohli will slam his 50th ODI century against South Africa at the Eden Gardens: Sunil Gavaskar

India has kicked off the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 impressively, securing five consecutive wins. The iconic batter, Sunil Gavaskar, has boldly predicted Virat Kohli's future world record. Gavaskar anticipates that Kohli will achieve his 50th ODI century on a momentous occasion. The star Indian batter is just 1 century away from equaling the great Sachin Tendulkar’s record.

Gavaskar's prediction points to Virat reaching his 50th ODI century on November 5 against South Africa, coinciding with the latter's birthday. The 'Little Master' highlights this as a perfect moment for setting a world record. He particularly underscores the significance of Eden Garden, Kolkata, as the venue, where the ambience promises to be a memorable experience for any cricketer.

"Kohli will slam his 50th ODI Century against South Africa at the Eden Gardens and what better occasion than his birthday? It's a sight when you slam a ton there because the Kolkata crowd gives you a standing ovation, and cheers for you, the air is filled with whistles and claps. It is a moment to savour for every batter,” said Gavaskar on Star Sports.

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A formidable record against equally formidable opponents beckons Kohli

Kohli narrowly missed his 49th ODI century against New Zealand, falling just five runs short. Currently, he stands at 48 ODI centuries, needing only one more to match Sachin Tendulkar and two more to establish a new world record. The 34-year-old's impressive form in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 includes 354 runs in five innings, featuring a century against Bangladesh in Pune.

On October 29th, India is set to face England at Lucknow's Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, followed by a match against Sri Lanka in Mumbai on November 2nd. It will be intriguing to see if the Delhi batter can mark one of these two matches as his next-century location, potentially contributing to India's winning streak in the ongoing ICC World Cup.