Virat Kohli Surpasses Tendulkar’s Record with 52nd ODI Century

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Virat Kohli achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring his 52nd One Day International (ODI) century on a significant day for Indian cricket. This historic innings took place during the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi.

Kohli Surpasses Tendulkar’s Record

With this century, Kohli has extended his record for the most ODI hundreds by any player. He has moved ahead of former Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar’s impressive total of 49 centuries. Kohli’s achievement of 52 centuries in ODIs marks a new high in cricket.

Kohli Breaks Additional Records

This innings also allowed Kohli to surpass Tendulkar’s record in another significant way. Previously, Kohli and Tendulkar jointly held the record for the most hundreds in a single format, with Tendulkar achieving 51 in Test cricket. Kohli’s latest milestone emphasizes his position among the greatest to ever play the game.

52nd ODI century for Virat Kohli.
Surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI hundreds.
Jointly held the record for hundreds in a single format with Tendulkar (51) before this match.

Historic Performance Against South Africa

This century marks Kohli’s sixth ODI hundred against South Africa, giving him the edge over both Tendulkar and Australian batsman David Warner, who each had five. Kohli’s performance solidified his status as a formidable opponent for the Proteas.

Kohli Eyes 28,000 Runs Milestone

As the series unfolds, Kohli also aims to reach 28,000 runs in international cricket. This feat has only been accomplished by Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara. Kohli entered the series needing 337 runs to achieve this milestone.

Impactful Innings in Ranchi

Kohli’s innings displayed not just skill, but his classic batting style. Together with Rohit Sharma, he provided stability after the early loss of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Their partnership set a solid foundation for India to build a competitive total.

As Kohli continues his exceptional journey, his recent achievements serve as a statement of intent as he pursues further milestones in cricket history.