86 to 101: Virat Kohli's final ODI window to break Sachin Tendulkar's century record

Virat Kohli's final opportunity to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's century record lies in the 86 ODI matches he has left to play. Having already broken Tendulkar's previous record with 50 ODI centuries, Kohli needs 15 more to reach the magical 101. His last century, a 139 not out against West Indies, was followed by 29 and a duck in the subsequent matches.

With less than a year until the 2027 World Cup, Kohli has 86 international centuries to his name, falling 14 short of Tendulkar's 101. India currently has 11 confirmed bilateral ODIs before the World Cup, including series against New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. The Asia Cup and World Cup further add to his chances. However, Kohli's success rate differs between home and overseas games - he has scored nine centuries in his last 32 ODI matches in India, but only three overseas.

Despite this, he has scored 27 of his 55 ODI centuries outside India, with Bangladesh being his most productive overseas country. Kohli's last World Cup, in 2023, saw him score 1,795 runs at an average of 59.83, with five centuries. He remains focused on reaching the 101 mark, with his last World Cup scheduled for 2027.