Overview
Virat Kohli has matched Sachin Tendulkar remarkable milestone by scoring an ODI century at his 34th different venue. His latest hundred against South Africa in Raipur marks his 53rd ODI and 84th international century highlighting his exceptional consistency across global grounds.
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| Virat Kohli celebrates his historic century against South Africa in Raipur. Image Source: Instagram/@indiancricketteam— Edited & Modified by Us |
India modern batting maestro Virat Kohli has once again carved his name into cricket history by equaling a remarkable milestone previously held solely by Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli outstanding performance in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur earned him a place alongside the legendary batsman.
Kohli Scores Back to Back Centuries in the Series
During the match in Raipur Kohli delivered a composed and authoritative innings registering his second consecutive century of the series.
This ton marked:
His 53rd ODI century
His 84th international hundred overall
Such consistency reflects his ability to dominate all formats and conditions with controlled aggression and flawless timing.
A Landmark First ODI Century at Raipur
Milestone at a New Venue
The significance of this century extends beyond its number. It was Kohli first ODI century at Raipur adding a fresh venue to his growing list of achievements.
With this Kohli has now scored ODI centuries at:
34 different venues worldwide
This feat places him in elite company showcasing his adaptability across pitches, climates, and cricketing cultures.
Standing Shoulder to Shoulder with Tendulkar
Before Kohli only Sachin Tendulkar had ever scored ODI centuries at 34 venues.
Kohli achievement now puts him level with the player many consider the greatest batsman in history.
This remarkable parity highlights the scale of Kohli career and his unmatched hunger for excellence.
Other Players on the Venue Wise Century List
Rohit Sharma in Third Position
India captain Rohit Sharma stands third in the list having scored ODI centuries at:
26 different locations
Amla and de Villiers in the Top Group
South African greats:
Hashim Amla
AB de Villiers
have each scored ODI centuries at 21 venues further emphasizing the difficulty of Kohli and Tendulkar 34 venue milestone.
A Record That Reflects Global Dominance
Kohli performance underscores his ability to flourish in varied conditions something only a handful of players have achieved consistently.
From Asian surfaces to bouncy tracks in South Africa and Australia Kohli centuries reflect not just talent but adaptability discipline and longevity.
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