Another century from Virat Kohli’s bat, Sachin Tendulkar’s world record on target
Indian batsman Virat Kohli has scored his second consecutive century in One Day International cricket. He scored a century in the ODI against Bangladesh last month, while he has now managed to score a century against Sri Lanka as well. The Indian team came out to play in good style in the first match of the three-match ODI series and the team also got a big score.
Right-handed batsman Virat Kohli scored his 45th half-century in ODIs in 80 balls. Now Sachin Tendulkar’s world record is going to be on the target of Virat Kohli soon. Sachin Tendulkar has scored 49 centuries in One Day International cricket, while Virat Kohli has 45 centuries. Virat hit 10 fours and 1 six till his century.
Virat Kohli’s record
Virat Kohli has become the first batsman in the world to score 9-9 centuries against two countries. Virat Kohli has also scored 9 centuries in One Day International cricket against West Indies and now he has scored 9th century against Sri Lanka. Before Virat, Sachin Tendulkar has scored 9 centuries against Australia in One Day International cricket.
Most centuries in a country
Virat Kohli has equaled Sachin Tendulkar in terms of making the most centuries in ODI cricket in India. However, Virat Kohli has achieved this feat in fewer innings. Virat Kohli has scored 20 centuries in ODI cricket on Indian soil in 99 innings, while Sachin Tendulkar did this feat in 160 innings.
