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Virat Kohli Hits 147th International Half-Century

Virat Kohli scores 147th half-century, India vs England 2nd ODI. He reaches milestone with 50 at Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground.

Mumbai Alert · Sports Desk
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Sports Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 16 July 2026 at 07:48 pm
Virat Kohli Hits 147th International Half-Century

Virat Kohli achieved a major milestone in his career by scoring his 147th international half-century during the India vs England second ODI in Cardiff on Wednesday. The former India captain reached this landmark with a well-crafted fifty at Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground.

Kohli brought up the milestone with a composed innings, registering his 78th ODI fifty. His overall tally of international half-centuries now stands at 147 across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

The Indian batter played a calm and controlled innings against England after India lost an early wicket. He built the innings with sensible batting, rotated the strike well, and hit the bad balls for boundaries. Kohli reached his half-century in 52 balls with seven fours and shared an important partnership with Shreyas Iyer to keep India's innings on course after the early setbacks.

Kohli's international half-centuries are divided into 31 in Tests, 78 in ODIs, and 38 in T20Is. This milestone is a testament to his consistency and skill as a batter.

The match is part of the ongoing ODI series between India and England. India is looking to make a strong comeback after facing setbacks in the early part of the series.

Virat Kohli is considered one of the greatest batters in the history of cricket. He has been in great form lately and has been consistently scoring runs for India.

The Indian team is banking on Kohli's experience and skill to help them win the series. With his 147th international half-century, Kohli has once again proved why he is one of the most feared batters in the world.

This achievement is significant for Indian cricket, as it showcases the talent and dedication of the country's top batters. Kohli's milestone will inspire young cricketers in India to work hard and strive for excellence in the sport.

In conclusion, Virat Kohli's 147th international half-century is a remarkable achievement that highlights his skill and consistency as a batter. It is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport, and it will continue to inspire cricket fans in India and around the world.

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