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How many runs does Virat Kohli need to break Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in ODI history?
Virat Kohli smacked back-to-back centuries against South Africa in the ongoing three-match ODI series. He has broken several of Sachin Tendulkar's records so far in ODIs, and is now chasing the biggest one of most runs in ODI cricket history.
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Can Virat Kohli surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 100 centuries? Here’s a look at his chances
Following two centuries against South Africa, Virat Kohli has reaffirmed his ODI dominance. Focused on this format with the 2027 World Cup ahead, his chances of surpassing Tendulkar’s 100 centuries depend on form,
Kohli followed up his sublime 135 in the series opener in Ranchi with another brilliantly paced hundred in the second ODI against South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur. The 37-year-old reached his 53rd ODI century off 90 balls, marking the 84th international hundred of his iconic career.
Virat Kohli has struck back-to-back ODI centuries for the 11th time, reinforcing his unmatched consistency and reigniting his vintage form. As India enter the series decider vs South Africa, the in-form batter now has a chance to script yet another historic milestone.
Having cracked a match-winning ton in the series opener in Ranchi, Virat Kohli picked up from where he finished as he stormed to a 90-ball century in Raipur against South Africa.
Virat Kohli’s 135 in Ranchi wasn’t just about dragging India out of trouble against South Africa. It quietly tilted the balance of cricket’s greatest statistical rivalry a little further in his favour.
Kohli’s consecutive centuries triggered a strong social-media response, with many fans crediting head coach Gautam Gambhir for what they describe as a renewed sense of clarity and confidence in Kohli’
After Raipur hundred, Kohli narrows gap on several major Tendulkar records.
The knock by Virat Kohli also comes at a time when questions have been raised about his future in international cricket.
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"Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma 1000 Times Better": Gautam Gambhir Reminded Of His Job As 'Coach'
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who both have retired from T20Is and Test cricket, remain active in ODIs and are hoping to make the cut for the 2027 World Cup.