A new world record in ODI cricket was set on September 27, 2026, when a total of six centuries were scored across three different matches on the same day.
New World Record in ODI Cricket! Multiple Centuries Scored on September 27
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, a total of six batsmen scored centuries across various venues worldwide, setting a new world record in ODI cricket. In fact, this marked the first time in the history of the format that six batsmen scored centuries on a single day.
Batsmen scored heavily in the matches played between India and West Indies, South Africa and Australia, and England and Sri Lanka, making the day historic for ODI cricket.
Virat Kohli scored a magnificent century
Virat Kohli achieved this historic feat by playing a sensational unbeaten innings of 139 runs off 88 balls against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. During his innings, he hit 10 fours and 9 sixes. Thanks to his knock, India defeated the West Indies by 8 wickets. In the same match, Indian captain Shubman Gill also scored a century, amassing 110 runs off 108 balls.
For the West Indies, Justin Greaves also scored a century, playing an innings of 101 runs off 108 balls. Thus, a total of three centuries were witnessed in this match between India and the West Indies.
Meanwhile, batsmen also displayed brilliant form in the ODI match played between South Africa and Australia at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. South African captain Temba Bavuma scored 103 runs off 116 balls, while David Miller played a blistering innings of 142 runs off just 93 balls. During his innings, Miller hit 12 fours and 9 sixes.
South Africa posted a massive total of 365/9 in 50 overs and defeated Australia by 32 runs. Australia's Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head both missed out on centuries; both scored 84 runs each.
Two English batsmen scored centuries
The match played between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval in London also made the day memorable. England opener Tom Banton played a magnificent innings of 126 runs off 105 balls. Thanks to his innings, England posted a strong total of 337/5 in 50 overs. In reply, the Sri Lankan team was bowled out for just 132 runs, and England won the match by a massive margin of 223 runs.
Thus, on a single day, Temba Bavuma (103), David Miller (142), Justin Greaves (101), Tom Banton (126), Shubman Gill (110), and Virat Kohli (139*) scored centuries. Never before in the history of ODI cricket had six centuries been scored in a single day.
