Virat Kohli scores 25th ODI hundred in successful chases against West Indies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Virat Kohli scored his 25th century in successful ODI chases with an unbeaten 139 against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. This achievement consolidates his position as India's key No. 3 batsman ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Kohli's performance over his last 13 ODI innings includes 899 runs at an average of 89.90, demonstrating his continued prowess in the format. Following this match, focus will shift to his aspirations for a match-winning knock in a World Cup final.
- •Kohli has 25 centuries in successful ODI chases, the most in history.
- •He averages 143.50 when batting second in his last 13 ODIs.
- •Kohli scored 681 runs in India at an average of 136.20 during this stretch.
- •He aims to play a match-winning innings in the World Cup final.
- •India is one year away from the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Mr. Inevitable! Virat Kohli's 25th hundred in successful ODI chases shows he's locked in for the 2027 ODI World Cup
"With Virat Kohli scoring his 25th hundred in successful ODI chases, the Run Machine still remains India's top choice for No. 3 for the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup.
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