Virat Kohli is closing in on a remarkable record held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. The Indian captain is on the verge of becoming the top century-maker on home soil in international cricket.
Sachin Tendulkar’s Record
Sachin Tendulkar holds the highest number of international centuries scored in India. The batting maestro amassed 42 centuries on Indian grounds during his illustrious career spanning over two decades. He remains the only cricketer to have scored 100 international centuries.
Virat Kohli’s Rise
Currently second on the list, Virat Kohli has scored 41 international centuries in India. His latest came in the third ODI against New Zealand at Indore, where he scored 124 runs off 108 balls. Despite his valiant effort, India lost the match by 41 runs. This century marked Kohli’s 54th in ODIs and 85th overall in international cricket.
Other Top Century Makers in India
Rohit Sharma stands third with 28 centuries on Indian soil, having scored 50 international hundreds in his career. Like Kohli, Rohit has retired from Test and T20 internationals.
Rahul Dravid, the former Indian great, scored a total of 48 international centuries in his career, including 21 in India. He was active from 1996 to 2012.
Virender Sehwag ranks fifth with 18 centuries scored in India and a total of 38 international hundreds in his explosive career.
With Kohli just one century shy of Tendulkar’s home record, cricket fans eagerly await the moment he surpasses the legendary batsman’s milestone.
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