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Virat Kohli centuries are once again making headlines after the Indian batting star produced another landmark performance against the West Indies in the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026.
Kohli scored his 55th ODI century during India’s chase of 296 runs at the Greenfield International Stadium. The hundred was also his 86th international century, moving him closer to Sachin Tendulkar’s historic record of 100 international hundreds.
Virat Kohli Scores 55th ODI Century
Kohli’s latest century came during India’s first ODI against West Indies. He reached three figures from 74 balls, making it the third-fastest ODI century of his career, according to reports following the match.
The innings added another significant entry to Kohli’s already extensive list of international batting records.
Key points from the latest performance:
- 55th ODI century for Virat Kohli
- 86th international century overall
- Century came against West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram
- Reached 100 from 74 balls
- His ODI century tally remains the highest in men’s international cricket
- He has now scored 10 ODI centuries against West Indies
The latest hundred also means Kohli has reached double figures for ODI centuries against both West Indies and Sri Lanka, a milestone highlighted in reports after the match.
Virat Kohli Centuries by Format
Before the West Indies match, Kohli had 85 international centuries, including 30 Test hundreds, 54 ODI hundreds and one T20I hundred. His latest ODI hundred has now increased his international total to 86.
His international century record can now be summarized as:
| Format | Centuries |
|---|---|
| Tests | 30 |
| ODIs | 55 |
| T20Is | 1 |
| International total | 86 |
Kohli retired from Test cricket in 2025 and from T20Is in 2024. His international cricket career is therefore now focused on ODI cricket, meaning future international centuries will come in the 50-over format.
Kohli’s ODI Century Record
Virat Kohli already holds the record for the most ODI centuries by a batter. His previous tally of 54 was already five ahead of Sachin Tendulkar’s 49 before Sunday’s match.
The 55th ODI century extends that lead and adds another chapter to his long-running record in the format.
Kohli’s consistency against West Indies has also been notable. Before the latest match, he had scored 2,261 runs against the Caribbean side in 43 ODIs, including nine centuries. The latest hundred took his total against West Indies to 10 ODI centuries.
Virat Kohli Reaches 15,000 ODI Runs
The first ODI against West Indies also brought another major milestone for Kohli. During India’s chase, he crossed 15,000 ODI runs, becoming only the second batter in men’s ODI history to reach the landmark after Sachin Tendulkar.
Kohli entered the match with 14,941 ODI runs and needed 59 runs to reach 15,000. He reached the mark during India’s chase in Thiruvananthapuram.
The milestone adds to an important period in Kohli’s ODI career as India prepares for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
2027 World Cup and Kohli’s Future
Kohli has said that the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last World Cup for India. He has expressed his motivation to contribute to India’s campaign and attempt to win the tournament.
The ongoing West Indies ODI series is therefore being viewed as part of India’s preparations for the next World Cup, with Kohli and Rohit Sharma providing experience alongside captain Shubman Gill and India’s younger players.
Latest Virat Kohli Centuries Update
The latest Virat Kohli century has taken his international tally to 86, including a record 55 ODI centuries. His latest hundred also moved him to 15,000 ODI runs and gave him 10 ODI centuries against West Indies.
With the 2027 World Cup approaching, Kohli’s ODI performances and century record will remain a major focus for Indian cricket fans.
