If this happens, Virat Kohli can break Sachin’s record of 100 centuries, the legend predicted.

There is a discussion about Virat Kohli whether he will play in the 2027 ODI World Cup or not. He has already retired from Test and T20, now plays only in ODI format for India. But the form he has shown against South Africa has raised hopes that he can complete 100 centuries in international cricket and also break Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Amidst this discussion, veteran Sunil Gavaskar has also given his opinion, according to him, if this happens then Kohli can reach this figure.

Virat Kohli’s tour of Australia was not good, he got ‘duck out’ in 2 consecutive matches. Although he played an unbeaten half-century in the third ODI, he continued this excellent form in all three matches against South Africa. Kohli played a historic inning of 135 runs in Ranchi ODI.

Virat Kohli became the player to score most centuries in any one format, he broke the record of Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin has scored 51 centuries in Tests. By scoring a century in the second ODI played in Raipur, Kohli’s number of ODI centuries has increased to 53.

What did Sunil Gavaskar say on Sachin’s record?

Virat Kohli played an unbeaten inning of 65 runs in the third ODI, and if the target had been bigger then surely Kohli’s 54th ODI century would have been seen. If this happens, it would be Kohli’s 85th international century. Veteran Sunil Gavaskar believes that if Kohli gets enough time, he can break Sachin’s big record. He gave his opinion while talking on GeoCinema.

Sunil Gavaskar said ‘Why not?’ If Virat Kohli plays for 3 more years then he needs 16 more centuries from here. The way he is playing, he has scored 2 centuries in the 3-match series. Going forward, if he scores 2 centuries in the 3-match series against New Zealand, he will reach 86. Therefore his chances of reaching 100 are big, very good.

Most international centuries

1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 100
2. Virat Kohli (India)- 84*
3. Ricky Ponting (Australia)- 71
4. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)- 63
5. Jacques Kallis (South Africa)- 62

Sunil Gavaskar also praised Virat Kohli’s inning of 65 runs in the third ODI against South Africa. He said that he started hitting with the very second ball, while did not play any careless shot.