Virat Kohli scripted history in Ranchi by smashing his 52nd ODI century during India’s opening clash against South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium Complex.
The Indian batting maestro surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s world record for most centuries in a single format of international cricket.
Kohli entered the match tied with Tendulkar at 51 centuries. He reached the milestone with a fluent knock that thrilled the Ranchi crowd and etched his name deeper into cricket’s record books. Consequently, Kohli now leads the chart with 52 ODI centuries, while Tendulkar holds 51 centuries in Tests.
The updated list of most centuries in a single format stands as follows:
| Rank | Player | Centuries | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | 52 | ODIs |
| 2 | Sachin Tendulkar | 51 | Tests |
| 3 | Sachin Tendulkar | 49 | ODIs |
| 4 | Jacques Kallis | 45 | Tests |
| 5 | Ricky Ponting | 41 | Tests |
Kohli’s achievement highlights his consistency and dominance in limited-overs cricket. Moreover, his record-breaking century strengthens his legacy as one of the greatest batters in the modern era. Fans celebrated the milestone as another defining moment in Indian cricket history.
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