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Most Centuries in ODI | Most Hundreds in ODI Cricket

Even with criticism coming from everywhere over the last few years, ODI cricket still holds its place in today’s sports scene. The ups and downs of an exciting ODI match test players both mentally and physically. It’s clear that some rules have tilted the balance towards the batters. With shorter boundaries, high-scoring games are common in ODIs. It’s not shocking that there have been more double centuries hit in the past ten years than ever before. In this piece, we will explore the players who have achieved the most centuries in the history of ODI cricket.

India’s Virat Kohli celebrates his century during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup first semifinal match between India and New Zealand in Mumbai, India.
India’s Virat Kohli celebrates his century during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup first semifinal match between India and New Zealand in Mumbai, India.
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Virat Kohli from India has the record for the highest number of centuries in ODI cricket. Kohli’s achievements in ODI cricket are unmatched. During the 2023 World Cup, he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 hundreds, placing him at the top of the ODI cricket leaderboard. Kohli scored his 50th ODI century against New Zealand in the World Cup Semi-Final held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Kohli’s career in ODIs has inspired countless people around the world. His steadfast dedication and constant pursuit of bettering himself push him forward on the path to greatness. Out of his 50 scores of 100 or more, 27 of those centuries were made while chasing a target. His knack for rescuing his team from tough situations time and again has been a significant aspect of his ODI journey.

 

Most Centuries in ODI Cricket

PlayerMatCenturiesHS
Virat Kohli (India)302*51183*
Sachin Tendulkar (India)46349200*
Rohit Sharma (India)273*32264
Ricky Ponting (Australia)37530164
Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)44528189

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Who has scored the most hundreds in ODI cricket?

Virat Kohli has scored the most hundreds in ODI cricket. Kohli has registered 50 tons in ODIs.

Q: Who has scored the most centuries in run-chase in ODIs?

Kohli has registered the most centuries in run-chases in ODI cricket history. He has scored 27 centuries while chasing in ODI cricket.

Q: Who has the record for the most centuries in the World Cup?

Rohit Sharma holds the record for most centuries in World Cup cricket. Rohit has seven WC centuries to his name.