Virat Kohli's International Centuries: A Look at His Unmatched Record

As of January 2023, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has achieved an impressive milestone in his career with an astonishing 74 international centuries across all formats of the game: Test, ODI, and T20I. This remarkable feat places him second only to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in the annals of cricket history.

Breaking Down Kohli's Centuries

Virat Kohli, a right-handed top order batsman, has showcased his prowess in international cricket with remarkable consistency. As of January 2023, his century tally stands at:

74 centuries in international cricket 27 centuries in Test cricket 46 centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs) 1 century in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is)

Recent Achievement

On 16th January 2023, Kohli made his 74th century against Sri Lanka, scoring an impressive 166 runs in just 110 balls. This recent milestone further cements his position as one of the greatest batsmen in history.

Comparing with Sachin Tendulkar

Till Virat Kohli's 75th international century, the comparison with Sachin Tendulkar is stark. Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most international centuries in cricket history with a total of 100. Kohli trails Tendulkar by 26 centuries, making it a formidable challenge for Kohli to match the legendary Indian batsman's record.

Future Prospects

Despite the challenge, Kohli remains a force to reckon with. With 3-4 more years of playing cricket, the talented batsman has a viable window to break Tendulkar's ODI record. If he continues to perform at his best, Kohli has the potential to add more centuries to his already impressive tally.

Centuries by Format

Kohli's centuries are distributed across the three formats of international cricket. Here is a breakdown of his achievements by format:

ODIs: 46 centuries Tests: 27 centuries T20Is: 1 century

Total: 46 27 1 74 centuries

Challenges Ahead

While Virat Kohli's journey to 74 centuries is a testament to his talent and dedication, there are challenges that lie ahead. He needs 4 more centuries to surpass Tendulkar's ODI record of 100. Additionally, to remain at the top of the game, Kohli needs to continue to excel in Test cricket where he currently has 27 centuries.

Players like Steve Smith, David Warner, Joe Root, Kane Williamson, and Quinton De Kock can potentially come close to his record. However, Kohli will need to hold his form and remain steadfast in his pursuit of further success.

As the cricket community eagerly awaits what the future holds for Kohli, one thing is clear: his 74 international centuries have already etched his name in the history of cricket.