Virat breaks Sachin's record of most centuries by a batter in single format

The JSCA (Jharkhand State Cricket Association) International Stadium in Ranchi turned historical todat as Virat Kohli unleashed a batting masterstroke, slamming his 52nd One-Day International century to shatter master blaster Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most hundreds by a player in any single cricket format. With India batting first after an early wicket fell, Kohli strode in at number three and wove magic with Rohit Sharma again, forging a vital 136-run second-wicket partnership that steadied the innings against South African attack.

Reaching the milestone off just 102 balls, this knock wasn't merely elegant—it was historic, pushing Kohli's ODI tally to 52 while leaving Tendulkar's 51 Test centuries behind. At 37, Kohli's flair for big scores in white-ball cricket continues to dazzle, blending technical precision with an unyielding hunger that has fans dreaming of more glories ahead in this three-match series.Kohli's journey to this pinnacle was marked by poise under pressure, especially after India's recent Test series hiccup in South Africa. He built his innings methodically, rotating the strike smartly before unleashing boundaries that had the Ranchi crowd on its feet.

This century marks his 83rd overall in international cricket—52 in ODIs, 30 in Tests, and one in T20Is—cementing his spot as the second-highest centurion ever, trailing only Tendulkar's iconic 100. Interestingly, Kohli now boasts more ODI hundreds than Tendulkar's 49, underscoring his dominance in the 50-overs one day game where he's amassed them at an average over 58. Kohli's feat ignites hope for an Indian resurgence, it's a nod to his evolution from a brash prodigy to cricket's chase maestro, inspiring young batters worldwide. While Tendulkar's shadow looms large, Kohli's stride forward reminds us that records are made to be chased—and sometimes, gloriously overtaken.