Virat Kohli hits 45th ODI century, breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record

By Kaif - January 10, 2023 - Last updated on Jan 15, 2023 05:48 PM
Virat Kohli hits 45th ODI century, breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record

Image So urce: Twitter

Virat Kohli hits 45th ODI century, breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record, India set a target of 374 runs in front of Sri Lanka.

Indian team's star batsman Virat Kohli created history by scoring a century in the first ODI against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Kohli scored the 73rd century of his international career while the 45th century of his ODI career. The former captain of the Indian team completed his century in 80 balls with the help of 10 fours and a six.

Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record, With this century, Virat Kohli has broken the record of the great Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli has now become the batsman to score the most centuries against Sri Lanka. This is Kohli's 9th century against Sri Lanka. He left behind Sachin Tendulkar (8 centuries), who had previously held this record.

virat kohli hits 45th odi century breaks sachin tendulkars record 1

Also Read: SA 20 League: All Teams, Squad for South Africa T20 League

Most centuries in India vs Sri Lanka ODIs

  • 9 centuries in 48 ODIs - Virat Kohli
  • 8 centuries in 84 ODIs - Sachin Tendulkar
  • 7 centuries in 89 ODIs - Sanath Jayasuriya
  • 6 centuries in 37 ODIs - Gautam Gambhir
  • 6 centuries in 46 ODIs - Rohit Sharma
  • 6 centuries in 76 ODIs - Kumar Sangakkara

Most centuries on home soil

  • 20 centuries in 164 matches - Sachin Tendulkar
  • 20 centuries in 102 matches - Virat Kohli*
  • 14 centuries in 69 matches - Hashim Amla
  • 13 centuries in 153 matches - Ricky Ponting
  • 12 centuries in 110 matches - Ross Taylor

Apart from this, Virat Kohli has also equaled the record of Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli scored his 20th ODI century on home soil. He equaled Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 20 ODI hundreds in 164 matches. Virat Kohli is way ahead of Tendulkar in terms of matches here. He completed his 20 ODI centuries in the 102nd match.

IND vs SL Match

The first match of the ODI series between India and Sri Lanka is at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Both teams would like to start the three-match ODI series by winning this match. Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first. Batting first, India has set a target of 374 runs in front of Sri Lanka.

Also Read: India vs Sri Lanka Full Scorecard

Give Your Feedback



Download our App for more Tips and Tricks

Footer Sticky Banner