Former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli is often regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
His impressive statistics support this claim. Kohli has surpassed several ODI records previously held by his idol, Sachin Tendulkar. Notably, three years ago, during the 2023 ODI World Cup, Kohli broke Tendulkar’s record for the most centuries in ODIs.
In the 2023 World Cup, Kohli showcased exceptional batting skills. Over the course of 11 matches, he scored 765 runs, including three centuries and six half-centuries. During this tournament, Kohli not only matched Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries but also went on to become the first player in history to achieve 50 international centuries in ODIs.
On November 15, 2023, India faced in the World Cup semi-final. Batting first, India scored an impressive 397 runs, winning the match by 70 runs. Kohli played a pivotal role, scoring 117 runs off 113 balls, marking his 50th ODI century.
Earlier in the tournament, Kohli equaled Tendulkar’s record with a match-winning 101 runs against South Africa. Although Kohli has retired from Test and T20 formats, he remains active in ODIs, with his sights set on representing India in the 2027 World Cup. He is also chasing Tendulkar’s record of 100 international centuries, needing 15 more to break it.
Kohli’s century tally stands at 30 in Tests, 55 in ODIs, and 1 in T20s, while Tendulkar recorded 51 centuries in Tests and 49 in ODIs.