Left-arm spinner Ravindra is back into the attack. Kohli seems to have set his sights on his 50th century as he is happy to deal in singles and close in on the landmark.
Singles from the first four balls before Iyer is beaten trying to cut the spinner.
The wicketkeeper appeals but nothing from the umpire before the Kiwis take a chance with the review.
There is a visible gap when the ball passes the bat and nothing on the UltraEdge as New Zealand burn out their second and final review.
A good comeback from Ravindra as he concedes just five runs in the 41st over.
Iyer looks to break free as he pulls Ferguson on the bounce to long-on for a single and Kohli pulls the next for one.
Kohli clips the fifth ball behind square on the leg side for two runs to complete his 50th century in ODIs.
Kohli shows his emotions as he celebrates the landmark with wife Anushka also in the stands.
He shouts out a loud 'yeah' before he bows to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, whose record he just surpassed in front of his home fans at the Wankhede.
Sachin up on his feet to acknowledge Kohli's feat, while Beckham also applauds!
Kohli on the attack as he swings Ferguson to midwicket for two runs and pulls the last ball for a four as India go past 300, in the 42nd over.
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