# Virat Kohli international cricket milestones

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> Updated: 2026-09-29T06:35:07.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has reached several significant milestones in international cricket, most notably following a performance against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. During the match, Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 runs off 88 balls with a strike rate of 157 to help India secure an 8-wicket victory, marking his 55th One Day International (ODI) century and his 86th international hundred.

With this achievement, Kohli became the second player to surpass 15,000 runs in ODI cricket, reaching the mark in 303 innings—faster than Sachin Tendulkar, who required 377 innings. He has also reached 60 List A centuries, moving level with Tendulkar in that category.

His recent performance also propelled him to second place in the ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings with 796 points, trailing teammate Shubman Gill. As the series continues, attention turns to upcoming matches in Guwahati, a venue where Kohli maintains a perfect record of scoring centuries in every ODI appearance.

Discussions have intensified regarding his pursuit of Tendulkar’s record of 100 international centuries. Kohli currently requires 14 more centuries to equal the mark and 15 to break it. While Kohli has maintained high performance levels in the ODI format—averaging 70.69 since turning 35—experts remain divided on the timeline for this achievement. Former cricketer Ajinkya Rahane expressed confidence in Kohli’s ability to reach the milestone through his continuous evolution and high personal expectations. However, Hanuma Vihari noted that while anything is possible, the timeline leading up to the 2027 World Cup makes it a “massive undertaking,” questioning whether Kohli will continue playing long enough to secure the record.

## Claims

- Virat Kohli has scored 1,555 runs in 27 ODI innings since turning 35. (single source)
- Kohli has recorded seven centuries and nine fifties in 27 ODI innings after age 35. (single source)
- Since turning 35, Kohli maintains an ODI average of 70.69 and a strike rate of 100.51. (single source)
- Kohli has reached 60 List A centuries, equaling Sachin Tendulkar's record. (single source)
- Kohli has accumulated 15,000 ODI runs and 55 hundreds in his career. (single source)
- Kohli scored a century during the first ODI against West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Virat Kohli reaches 15,000 ODI runs and climbs to second in ICC rankings

Virat Kohli reached 15,000 ODI runs and moved to second in the ICC ODI rankings after scoring 139* against the West Indies, trailing teammate Shubman Gill.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virat-kohli-maintains-high-odi-performance-after-turning-35

### 2026-09-28: Ajinkya Rahane discusses Virat Kohli’s pursuit of 100 international centuries

Ajinkya Rahane believes Virat Kohli is likely pursuing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 100 international centuries, noting that Kohli excels when applying personal pressure to meet high expectations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ajinkya-rahane-discusses-virat-kohlis-pursuit-of-100-international-centuries

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