{
  "id": 10240720,
  "title": "Century Alert! Virat Kohli Smashes 55th ODI Century In Just 74 Balls During IND Vs WI 1st ODI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/century-alert-virat-kohli-smashes-55th-odi-century-in-just-74-balls",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T15:44:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/century-alert-virat-kohli-smashes-55th-odi-century-in-just-74-balls-during-ind-vs-wi-1st-odi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Virat Kohli made history in the IND vs WI 1st ODI by smashing his 55th ODI century in just 74 balls. The 37-year-old Indian batsman displayed a perfect blend of aggression and finesse, reaching the milestone in a blistering display of skill. This achievement marked Kohli's 86th international century, placing him just 14 behind Sachin Tendulkar's record. Kohli batted after India lost Rohit Sharma during the 12th over of the match. With Shubman Gill providing support, Kohli quickly found his rhythm and began building a valuable partnership. His debut half-century came off just 40 balls, setting the tone for the chase. Kohli then reached his century, culminating a remarkable run of 15,000 runs in ODI cricket, making him only the second Indian player to accomplish this feat. As Kohli eyes the 2027 World Cup, his relentless pursuit of records continues.",
  "summary": "Virat Kohli continued his excellent record in run chases with a scintallating century in the IND vs WI 1st ODI on Sunday. The 37-year-old mixed aggression with ease to race to century in just 74 balls, his 55th in ODIs. Overall, Virat now has 86 international centuries, 14 behind Sachin Tendulkar. Virat walked into bat after India lost Rohit Sharma in the 12th over. With Shubman Gill for company,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Virat Kohli becomes 55th ODI century in 74 balls",
    "Kohli reaches 86th international century milestone",
    "Indian batsman aims for 2027 World Cup records"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}