Last Updated: September 28, 2026 09:04 PM
One big question keeps popping up among cricket fans everywhere right now. The numbers behind it tell an interesting story worth exploring.
Where Viart Kohli Stands Right Now
Virat Kohli reached 86 international centuries after scoring 139 against West Indies. His knock came in the first ODI of the series. Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 centuries remain the record every batter dreams about.
Kohli needs 15 more hundreds to reach 101 and pass that mark. Fans wonder how many matches Virat Kohli needs to achieve this feat.
Three Ways To Count The Innings
Kohli has scored his 86 hundreds across 630 innings in all formats. That gives him one century every 7.33 innings across his career. At this pace, he would need about 110 more innings.
Kohli now plays only ODIs, his most productive format for centuries. He has hit 55 ODI hundreds in just 305 innings so far. That works out to one century every 5.55 innings on average. At this rate, he needs roughly 83 more ODI innings.
His recent form paints a much brighter picture for fans. He has scored four centuries in his last ten innings. That means one hundred every 2.5 innings in recent games. At this pace, he would need only 38 more innings.
However, ten innings form a very small sample size to judge. Keeping that rate up for years would be extremely hard.
How Many Matches Are Actually Available
Time also decides how many matches Virat Kohli needs in this chase. India have about 13 confirmed matches lined up at the moment. The Asia Cup ODI schedule has not been announced yet.
India could play up to 13 matches at the 2027 World Cup. That happens only if they reach the final of that tournament. Together, Kohli could have around 30 ODIs to chase it. He would need a century in nearly every second innings.
What Ajinkya Rahane Says
Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane says Kohli sets very high goals. He says this habit helps Kohli stay consistent over years.
Rahane also thinks Tendulkar’s influence may push Kohli toward the target. Kohli could also be thinking about Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 centuries.
“I think when Virat Kohli puts pressure on himself, that is when he is at his best. In every innings, he has done that. He has those expectations of himself. That is why he has been able to do it consistently for so many years.
“Knowing Virat, if he thinks about 100 centuries, there is nothing wrong with it, because his role model has been Sachin Tendulkar. So, I am sure he must be thinking about it. If he thinks about it, only Virat Kohli can achieve that,” Rahane said.
The milestone looks possible on paper, but it remains very difficult. How many matches Virat Kohli needs depends on his form and the fixtures available.
