Virat Kohli Creates History: Breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s All-Time Centuries Record

On Sunday, Virat Kohli made history by hitting his 52nd ODI century against South Africa during the first ODI in Ranchi.

With his brilliant performance, he has surpassed the massive record of Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar.

Virat Kohli's 52nd ODI hundred in the Single Format

With this historic achievement, Kohli has become the player with the most hundreds in a single format.

Tendulkar, who had 51 Test hundreds, a record which Kohli came closer to and then broke with his exceptional innings, hitting his 52nd ODI century.

The century scored by Kohli is also his 6th ODI hundred against South Africa, putting him ahead of veteran superstars Tendulkar and David Warner, who earned 5 ODI hundreds each against the Proteas.

At 36, Kohli’s 83rd International Ton Keeps Him in Pursuit of Tendulkar’s 100

Furthermore, the three-figure score also marks his 83rd international century, a tally which puts him next to Tendulkar’s 100 in cricket history.

It indicates that even at 36, Kohli is capable of achieving bigger milestones.

After Yashashvi Jaiswal’s knockout, Kohli made an early entry to the field and recovered the innings with fellow batsman Rohit Sharma.

With his smooth cover drives and smart singles between the wickets, Kohli showcased his classic form.

Virat Kohli on the Brink of Joining Cricket’s 28,000-Run Elite List

In this 3-match series, Virat Kohli nears his target of 28000 international runs. It is a milestone mark that only Sachin Tendulkar and Sri Lanka’s player Kumar Sangakkara have achieved.

He required 337 runs to get there before the series started.

Kohli’s Legacy in ODIs

Virat Kohli's persistent performance in the ODI format is unbeaten. Ever since his debut match in 2008, he has been a strong player in India's batting team across generations.

Known for his steady innings and aiming tough scores, Kohli has shown that both consistency and adaptability are essential in the game.

Rohit Sharma Becomes ODI’s All-Time Six-Hitting King

Known for his hard-hitting, he broke the records of previous legends, which made him ODI's top six hitter.

With his quick scoring and effortless hitting over the boundary, Sharma is among the powerful openers in white-ball cricket.

Apart from it, the record also ranks him among the best batsmen in limited-overs cricket.

India Kicks Off Series on a High Note

The partnership of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma has worked well with crucial runs from the lower order.

It helped India score 349/8 and take a lead in the series opener. Their stellar performances raise expectations about their inclusion in the 2027 World Cup.

FAQs

Q: What do we call Sachin Tendulkar?

A: Sachin Tendulkar, the veteran cricketer, is popularly known as ‘Master Blaster’. He earned this title for his unique batting skills and achieving milestones.

Q: Chuku and Mumbai ka Raja is the nickname of which Player?

A: Fans have nicknamed Rohit Sharma of Indian Cricket Team as Chuku and Mumbai Ka Raja.

Q: Is Sachin still considered the greater player even after Kohli passed several of his records?

A: Legends always remain legends. Sachin Tendulkar is still the greatest player known. No matter, Kohli broke several of his records in ODI cannot strip off his legacy.

Q: Are Kohli’s broken records truly comparable to Sachin’s, given the changes in modern cricket?

A: Virat Kohli's records are undoubtedly phenomenal, mainly in ODIs and T20S. He does have exceptional consistency, adaptability, and target achievement. However, to compare him with Tendulkar, one must know their different eras.

Q: Should Kohli-Sharma play in 2027 World Cup?

A: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s inclusion in team for 2027 World Cup depends on their form and fitness. As of now, there is no official confirmation.