Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli – two of the greatest batters in cricket history – now stand on equal footing in one remarkable aspect: both have scored 51 centuries in different formats. Tendulkar, the undisputed king of Test cricket, registered 51 centuries in the longest format, while Kohli, the modern-day run machine, has now matched that number in ODIs.
Tendulkar’s 51 Test centuries came over an illustrious career spanning more than two decades. His ability to master different conditions, adapt to any bowling attack, and deliver when India needed him most made him the backbone of Indian cricket. From his first century in 1990 at Old Trafford to his final ton in 2013 against South Africa, Tendulkar’s batting was a masterclass in elegance. His record of 51 Test centuries seemed untouchable – until Kohli’s relentless march in ODIs showed that modern-day cricket had a new giant.
Kohli’s chase for greatness has been nothing short of extraordinary. His 51 ODI centuries have come at an astonishing pace, in just 291 matches, making him the fastest to reach this landmark. With an ODI average hovering above 57, he has redefined batting in the format, excelling in chases, anchoring innings, and dismantling bowling attacks with his precision and aggression. Unlike Tendulkar, who spread his centuries across the grueling format of Test cricket, Kohli has mastered the art of one-day dominance.
While they have flourished in different formats, both Tendulkar and Kohli share an insatiable hunger for runs and an unmatched commitment to excellence. Tendulkar set the gold standard for batting, and Kohli, with his sheer dominance in ODIs, has carried that legacy forward. Now, with both having 51 centuries in different formats, one question remains – can Kohli push beyond and set a record that may never be broken? Given his form and hunger, the answer is a resounding yes.
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