Virat Kohli scored his 54th ODI century today, strengthening his record as the highest century-maker in ODI cricket
Virat Kohli is one of the top one-day international batsmen in cricket history. He has the most ODI centuries of any player. He has scored 100 runs 54 times in ODIs, the most in history. This record puts him above of Sachin Tendulkar, who has 49 ODI centuries, as well as elite players such as Rohit Sharma and Ricky Ponting.
Latest century strengthens his record
Kohli hit 124 runs in the third one-day international match against New Zealand on January 18, 2026. This century was his 54th ODI century, establishing his status as the most successful century-maker in ODI cricket. Furthermore, Kohli’s century came during a challenging run chase, demonstrating his ability to deliver under pressure.
A Journey Built Over Years
Kohli’s journey to the top of this record started long ago. He scored his first ODI century in December 2009 against Sri Lanka in Kolkata. Since then, he continued to score hundreds in different countries and conditions. Furthermore, he became the first batter ever to score 50 ODI centuries, a milestone that many people thought would be hard to reach.
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Consistency Against All Teams
One of the most impressive things about Kohli’s ODI centuries is that he scored them against strong teams all over the world. He has scored hundreds against top opponents like Pakistan, Australia, and the West Indies. Moreover, many of his centuries came in major tournaments such as the Cricket World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy. This shows that Kohli can perform well both at home and away.
How He Stands Compared to Others
Here is how the top ODI century-makers compare:
Kohli leads the chart by a big margin, and he reached this record with fewer innings than many other legends.
Why Kohli’s Centuries Matter
Kohli’s ODI hundreds are special because they show his high consistency. He scored hundreds more often than anyone else. Many of his hundreds came in key matches. He also frequently scored centuries while chasing large targets, demonstrating his resilience under pressure.
Summary
Virat Kohli has 54 ODI centuries, which is the highest in cricket history. He beat Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI hundreds. His centuries demonstrate his skill, consistency, and resilience under pressure. His latest century in January 2026 against New Zealand demonstrates that he is still one of the world’s top ODI batsmen.
