Virat can break Sachin's world record of 100 centuries, he will have to score this many centuries every year till 2027

Virat Kohli: Sachin Tendulkar has 100 international centuries to his name in all formats of cricket. Cricket experts often consider Team India's dashing batsman Virat Kohli as a contender to break Sachin Tendulkar's record of centuries. India's greatest batsman Sachin Tendulkar is called the God of Cricket.

Sachin Tendulkar has scored 100 international centuries in all formats of cricket. Cricket experts often consider Team India's dashing batsman Virat Kohli as a contender to break Sachin Tendulkar's record of centuries. India's greatest batsman Sachin Tendulkar is called the God of Cricket. Sachin Tendulkar has scored 18,426 runs in ODIs and 15,921 runs in Tests during his career. Sachin Tendulkar holds the world record of scoring 49 centuries in ODIs and 51 centuries in Tests.

Virat can break Sachin's world record of 100 centuries

Virat Kohli is currently the only batsman in the world who can break Sachin Tendulkar's world record of 100 international centuries. Virat Kohli currently holds the record of scoring 82 centuries in international cricket. Virat Kohli is the batsman who created history by breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 centuries in ODI international cricket. Virat Kohli holds the record of scoring 51 centuries in ODI international cricket, 30 centuries in Test cricket and 1 century in T20 international cricket.  

This many centuries will have to be scored every year till 2027

Virat Kohli is the biggest contender to break Sachin Tendulkar's world record of 100 centuries in international cricket. Virat Kohli currently has 82 centuries in international cricket and he is 18 centuries away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar's world record. Virat Kohli is currently 36 years old. If Virat Kohli manages to play international cricket till the year 2027, only then will his dream be fulfilled. Virat Kohli needs to score at least 6 centuries every year till the year 2027. If Virat Kohli is able to complete this task, only then will he be able to break Sachin Tendulkar's world record of centuries.

Included in the list of great batsmen

Virat Kohli made his international cricket debut against Sri Lanka in the year 2008. Virat Kohli, included in the list of the world's greatest batsmen, has achieved many big achievements in his 17-year long career so far. Virat Kohli has so far scored 9230 runs in 123 Test matches at an average of 46.85. Virat Kohli has also scored 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries during this period. In ODI International cricket, Virat Kohli has so far scored 14085 runs in 299 matches at an average of 58.20. Virat Kohli has scored 51 centuries and 73 half-centuries in ODIs during this period. In T20 International cricket, Virat Kohli has scored 4188 runs with the help of 1 century and 38 half-centuries. After winning the T20 World Cup 2024 title, Virat Kohli retired from T20 International. Now Virat Kohli is playing cricket for India only in Test and ODI formats.   

Most centuries in International cricket

1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 100 centuries

2. Virat Kohli (India) - 82 centuries

3. Ricky Ponting (Australia) - 71 centuries

4. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) - 63 centuries

5. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) - 62 centuries

6. Hashim Amla (South Africa) - 55 centuries

7. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 54 centuries

8. Brian Lara (West Indies) - 53 centuries

9. Joe Root (England) - 52 centuries

10. David Warner (Australia) - 49 centuries

Will Virat Kohli play the 2027 World Cup?

Virat Kohli can play the 2027 ODI World Cup. Virat Kohli still has a lot of cricket left in him and he is a world class batsman. Any team would like to include Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli has shown what he can do on the big stage, be it the T20 World Cup, the 50-over World Cup or the ICC Champions Trophy. It is hoped that Virat Kohli will be able to maintain his fitness till the 2027 World Cup.

PC:Telegraph