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Kohli Chases Tendulkar's 100 Centuries: Can He Reach Milestone by 2027 World Cup?
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Moneycontrol•28-09-2026, 13:24
Kohli Chases Tendulkar's 100 Centuries: Can He Reach Milestone by 2027 World Cup?
- •Virat Kohli became the second player to score over 15,000 ODI runs, reaching 15,080 runs in 303 innings with his 55th ODI century.
- •He is the fastest player to reach 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, 12,000, 13,000, 14,000, and 15,000 ODI runs.
- •Kohli currently has 86 international centuries (1 T20I, 30 Tests, 55 ODIs), aiming to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international tons.
- •With upcoming bilateral series, Asia Cup, and the 2027 ODI World Cup, Kohli has a potential of 26 matches to achieve the record.
- •If his current form continues and he remains injury-free, Kohli could potentially break Tendulkar's record by the 2027 World Cup, which he indicated might be his last.
Key Questions Answered
Virat Kohli reached a tally of 15,080 runs after 303 ODI innings following his unbeaten knock of 139 runs off 88 balls against the West Indies.
Yes, currently sitting on 86 international centuries, Virat Kohli could play up to 26 potential matches before and during the 2027 World Cup, giving him a realistic chance to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record if he maintains his current form.
Virat Kohli confirmed that the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup will be his final 50-over tournament for India.
