Centuries by format
50 ODI, 29 Test, 1 T20I
Total 80.
Cricket • Records
Can Virat Kohli Reach 100 International Centuries?
Sachin Tendulkar's 100 centuries seemed impossible. But Virat Kohli is the only active player with a realistic chance.
Virat Kohli has 80 international centuries at age 37. He needs 20 more to reach 100. This is possible but extremely difficult, requiring 5-6 centuries per year for 3-4 more years.
Quick Answer
Virat Kohli has 80 international centuries. He needs 20 more to reach 100. It is possible but requires scoring 5-6 centuries per year until age 40-41.
Centuries needed per year
5-6
To reach 100 in 3-4 years.
Verdict
Partly
Can Virat Kohli reach 100 centuries?
Kohli has 80 centuries at 37. He needs 20 more. It is possible but requires a strong late-career surge.
What supports this verdict
- The strongest evidence supports the core of the answer.
- Kohli has 80 centuries at 37. He needs 20 more. It is possible but requires a strong late-career surge.
What weakens this verdict
- The claim is not official or absolute.
- Counter-evidence prevents a clean yes or no verdict.
Where does Kohli stand?
Virat Kohli has 80 international centuries as of 2026: 50 in ODIs, 29 in Tests, 1 in T20Is.
He is 37 years old. Most batters decline after 35.
He has scored 20+ centuries in the last 5 years, showing he still has the ability.
He has retired from T20Is, which reduces his century opportunities.
The math behind 100 centuries
Kohli needs 20 more centuries to reach 100.
If he plays for 4 more years (until 41), he needs 5 centuries per year.
His best year was 2018 with 11 centuries. But he was younger then.
More realistically, he can score 3-4 centuries per year. That gives 12-16 more centuries.
He would reach 92-96 centuries, not 100.
He needs to maintain form and fitness until 41 to have a chance.
Analyst Comparison
Kohli vs Sachin's 100 century journey
| Age | Sachin's Centuries | Kohli's Centuries | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 48 | 43 | 5 |
| 35 | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| 37 | 82 | 80 | 2 |
| 40 | 100 | Projected 92-96 | 4-8 |
Is 100 centuries possible?
It is possible but difficult. Here is why:
Positive: Kohli is extremely fit. He can play until 41.
Positive: He still scores centuries regularly.
Negative: He retired from T20Is. That reduces opportunities.
Negative: India plays fewer ODIs now than in his peak.
Negative: Test centuries are harder to come by at 37.
Verdict: 100 is possible but requires everything going right. 92-96 is more realistic.
Evidence Scorecard
What evidence supports or weakens his chances?
Here is the data:
For
2
points
Against
3
points
✓FOR
Kohli has 80 centuries at age 37. Sachin had 82 at same age
Career Record
×AGAINST
Kohli retired from T20Is, reducing century opportunities
Expert Opinion
✓FOR
Kohli scored 11 centuries in 2018, showing he can score fast
Statistics
×AGAINST
Aging declines batting averages. Kohli's average has dropped after 35
Recent Form
×AGAINST
India plays fewer matches now than in Sachin's era
Match Performance
Sachin
Sachin's 100 is still the benchmark
Sachin Tendulkar's 100 international centuries remains cricket's most untouchable record. Kohli is the only one close, but even he may fall short.
Verdict
The bottom line
Virat Kohli can reach 100 centuries if he plays until 41 and scores 5 centuries per year. But realistically, he will finish with 92-96 centuries. Still extraordinary, but not 100.
FAQs
How many centuries does Virat Kohli have?
80 international centuries as of 2026.
How many more centuries does Kohli need?
20 more to reach 100.
Is Kohli the closest to 100 centuries?
Yes. Among active players, he is the closest.
Will Kohli break Sachin's record?
Unlikely. He will likely finish with 92-96 centuries.
More FAQs
How many centuries does Virat Kohli have?
80 international centuries as of 2026.
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