In the India vs. South Africa match of the 2023 One Day International (ODI) World Cup, Virat Kohli delivered an outstanding century. This century marked his 49th century in ODI cricket.
Virat Kohli scored a brilliant century against South Africa, accumulating 101 runs from 121 deliveries, including 10 boundaries. This century marked his 49th in ODI cricket, equalling the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record. In the past decade, Virat Kohli has emerged as India’s most reliable batsman, consistently guiding the Indian cricket team through challenging situations.
Notably, Virat Kohli has scored the most centuries against Sri Lanka in ODI cricket, with 10 centuries in 53 matches. The West Indies is in the second position, with Kohli having scored 9 centuries against them, and he has 8 centuries against Australia.
Virat Kohli’s ODI Centuries by Country:
- Sri Lanka: 10 centuries
- West Indies: 9 centuries
- Australia: 8 centuries
- Bangladesh: 5 centuries
- New Zealand: 5 centuries
- South Africa: 5 centuries
- Pakistan: 3 centuries
- England: 3 centuries
- Zimbabwe: 1 century
Virat Kohli’s Remarkable Performance in the World Cup: In the ongoing 2023 ODI World Cup, Virat Kohli has been delivering exceptional performances. He is currently in outstanding form, ranking as the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament. Kohli has scored 543 runs in 8 matches, including two centuries. His exceptional consistency and remarkable batting skills have led him to become one of the greatest century-makers in international cricket after Sachin Tendulkar. Virat Kohli is known for his ability to chase down any target, and he remains the only player to have played more than 100 matches in all three formats for the Indian cricket team.
