Record-Extending ODI Century Milestones
54th ODI Century — Historic Landmark
In the third and deciding ODI against New Zealand at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, Kohli scored a record-extending 54th ODI century, a milestone that places him second on the all-time ODI hundreds list behind Sachin Tendulkar. This century came in a high-pressure chase, where the Indian team was set a challenging target by the visitors.
Kohli’s innings — crafted with characteristic balance between aggression and composure — underlined his continued relevance in the 50-over format, even as India fell short of victory in the match. New Zealand clinched the series 2–1, marking their first bilateral ODI series win in India, but Kohli’s century remained a central talking point of the contest.
Record Against New Zealand & All-Time Context
With this hundred, Kohli also became the batter with the most ODI centuries against New Zealand, surpassing former greats such as Ricky Ponting and Virender Sehwag — a testament to his dominance against the Black Caps over a sustained period.
Across formats, this century added to Kohli’s tally of international hundreds, bringing him closer to the all-time record of 100 centuries — a mark set by Sachin Tendulkar — and fueling ongoing discussion about his place in cricketing history.
Consistency and Recent Form
This milestone adds to a sequence of prolific performances in the ODI format:
- 52nd ODI Century: Kohli registered his 52nd ODI hundred against South Africa at Ranchi in November 2025, a 135-run innings that dominated proceedings and showcased his ability to anchor high totals.
- 53rd ODI Century: In the second match of that series at Raipur, he followed up with another century — his 53rd — reinforcing his unique record of back-to-back ODI centuries, which remains unmatched in the format’s history.
These contributions helped maintain Kohli’s position atop the list of ODI century makers and underscored his consistency over nearly two decades of international cricket.
Beyond ODI Numbers
Though the focus here is on ODI centuries, it is notable that these achievements contribute to Kohli’s larger body of work across formats. His ODI performances have often been central to India’s competitive edge, combining high averages, frequent conversions from starts to hundreds, and the ability to score runs in diverse conditions.
Record Summary (Verified)
| Milestone | Detail |
|---|---|
| ODI Centuries (Total) | 54 — Second on all-time ODI list behind Sachin Tendulkar |
| Most ODI Hundreds vs NZ | 7 — Surpassed Ponting and Sehwag |
| Back-to-Back ODI Centuries Instances | 11 — Most by any ODI player |
| International Hundred Count (All Formats) | Over 80 (ODI + Test + T20I combined) |
Conclusion
Virat Kohli’s latest ODI century not only extends an already extraordinary record but also highlights a level of performance sustained across eras and conditions. Without conjecture or speculation, the facts point to a player who continues to add to his legacy — turning moments of brilliance into historic numbers that anchor discussions about all-time batting greats
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Last Updated on: Monday, January 19, 2026 4:38 pm by Rishidhar Reddy | Published by: Rishidhar Reddy on Monday, January 19, 2026 3:59 pm | News Categories: News
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