Virat Kohli International Centuries

The wand of India’s batting excellence has witnessed a smooth transition over the last five decades. Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar and then Virat Kohli headlined this movement. Interestingly, Tendulkar was Gavaskar’s fan, and equally, he remains Kohli’s idol.

If Gavaskar set the benchmarks for Tendulkar to scale, the latter pushed the envelope both in the longer version and ODIs and provided the motivation for Kohli to launch a respectful pursuit. Let’s look at Virat Kohli’s 80 international centuries.

Virat Kohli ODI hundreds (50)

In these 50 occasions, India lost only 7 matches, while one ODI match was tied between India and West Indies in 2018. 

Virat Kohli TEST hundreds (29)

India won 13 Test matches when Kohli scored a century, while 9 matches were drawn amongst his 29 Test centuries.

Virat Kohli T20I hundreds (1)

The only T20I century came from his bat at the Dubai International Stadium during the T20 World Cup 2022 against Afghanistan. His strike rate was exactly 200.

As Kohli continues to inscribe his name into the saga of cricket history, his legacy is one of greatness and inspiration. He has broken records and redefined the art of batting, showcasing the path for aspiring cricketers. His passion and dedication to the game serve as a beacon, inspiring countless fans and aspiring cricketers worldwide.