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Virat Kohli targets new records on his 38th birthday

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Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Virat Kohli targets new records on his 38th birthday

Summary

Virat Kohli celebrates his 38th birthday today, marking the occasion by eyeing significant records before retirement. With 86 international centuries to his name, Kohli aims to match Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 100 centuries, needing 14 more. He also seeks to achieve a double century in ODIs, surpass 18,000 ODI runs, and win the World Cup in 2027. As he has stepped away from Test and T20I formats, his focus remains on ODI performances, with each innings now carrying greater significance for his legacy.

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By the Numbers

•Kohli has 86 international centuries, needing 14 for Tendulkar's record.
•Aims for a maiden ODI double century; current highest is 183.
•He has over 15,100 ODI runs, aiming for 18,000 and surpassing Tendulkar.
•Targets a 60-plus ODI batting average; currently around 58.5.
•Seeks World Cup victory in 2027 after finishing as runner-up in 2023.

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6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Virat Kohli's birthday wishlist: Records that the India talisman would aim to achieve before retiring

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From reaching 100 centuries and an elusive ODI double hundred to targeting Rohit's 264, explore the records Virat Kohli could chase before retiring.
— Yahoo Sports

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