With team India securing a spot in the semi-finals, the spotlight in the exciting clash of the table toppers would be on the birthday boy, Virat Kohli. On his birthday, King Kohli will have a golden opportunity to score his 49th century, level Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most ODI hundreds and make it a double celebration for the packed house tomorrow at Eden Gardens. Speaking exclusively to Star Sports show “Follow the Blues”, ex-Indian cricketer and StarCast Sanjay Bangar shared his views on Virat Kohli scoring his 49th century, on his birthday at the Eden Gardens against South Africa.
Former Indian cricketer and batting coach, Sanjay Bangar spoke on whether Virat Kohli will be able to score his 49th century on his birthday at the Eden Gardens against South Africa tomorrow, he said, “The sooner he scores it the better. But the biggest positive point for tomorrow is that he will have about one lakh people cheering on for him, and he will also have the prayers of all the people following the broadcast.
So if he’s able to score the century tomorrow, it’s always memorable to achieve such a milestone on your birthday. The whole world would be singing praises of his skill, and there would be discussions on how he’s contributed to the sport. All those good wishes and good vibes will be of use to Virat Kohli tomorrow. I believe it’s a huge coincidence that he may hit his 49th century on his birthday.”
Talking of South Africa, they are also in a great run of form having won six of their seven matches played so far and their only loss has come against the Netherlands. Their batters have been on a roll pushing the team to greater heights in every game. India will clash against South Africa at iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.