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Virat Kohli eyes Sachin Tendulkar's century record in ODIs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 6:00 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Virat Kohli eyes Sachin Tendulkar's century record in ODIs

Summary

Virat Kohli is 15 centuries short of Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries, with ODI cricket being his only remaining pathway. Following his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025, Kohli has 11 confirmed ODI matches before the 2027 World Cup, as well as potential opportunities in the Asia Cup and a prospective series against South Africa. His recent performances include a notable 139 not out against West Indies, but he only managed 29 and a golden duck in subsequent matches. Kohli's impressive World Cup average and past performance provide context as he aims to reach the century milestone by the next tournament.

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•Kohli has 86 international centuries to date.
•India has 11 scheduled ODIs before the 2027 World Cup.
•Kohli's last ODI century came against West Indies in the first match of their series.
•The 2027 World Cup will be Kohli's last World Cup for India.
•He has a significant record with five centuries in World Cup matches.

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6:00 AMYahoo Sports — 86 to 101: Virat Kohli's final ODI window to break Sachin Tendulkar's century record

What they're saying

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Virat Kohli is 15 centuries away from becoming the first batter to reach 101 international hundreds, with ODI cricket now his only route to Sachin Tendulkar's record. India have 11 confirmed bilateral ODIs before the 2027 World Cup, while the Asia Cup offers additional opportunities. A possible six-match South Africa series in the new FTP could give India further preparation before the World Cup, but the century chase remains a difficult one.
— Yahoo Sports

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