Virat Kohli Ends 491-Day Wait With Century, Reaches Milestone Of 100 Hundreds In Professional Cricket

Virat Kohli ended his long wait for a Test century by reaching the milestone on November 24. He achieved this feat during the first Test against Australia in Perth. Kohli's unbeaten 100 came off 143 balls, marking his 30th Test century. His previous Test hundred was scored against the West Indies in 2023, making it a gap of 491 days.

Kohli's remarkable career now includes 81 international centuries across all formats, solidifying his status as one of cricket's greatest batters. In addition to this, he reached a total of 100 centuries in professional cricket with his performance in Perth, further highlighting his illustrious achievements.

In Test cricket, Kohli has amassed 30 centuries. His latest hundred was scored against Australia in Perth, showcasing his consistent performance at the highest level.

In One Day Internationals (ODIs), Kohli has equaled Sachin Tendulkar's record with 50 centuries. Noteworthy innings include his 183 against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2012 and an unbeaten 101 against South Africa at Eden Gardens in November 2023.

T20I and IPL Achievements

Kohli has one T20I century to his name, which he scored against Afghanistan during the Asia Cup 2022 at Dubai International Stadium. This innings saw him smash an unbeaten 122 runs.

In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kohli has recorded eight centuries. His highest score is 113 against Kings XI Punjab in 2016. Notable performances include an unbeaten 101 against Gujarat Titans in 2023 and four centuries during the record-breaking season of 2016 where he amassed 973 runs.

Domestic Cricket Success

In domestic cricket, Virat Kohli has seven first-class hundreds and four List A centuries. These achievements reflect his prowess across different formats within domestic competitions.

Kohli's achievements continue to inspire cricket fans worldwide. His ability to perform consistently across formats highlights his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport.