Virat Kohli, at age 37, is still rewriting cricket history in 2025 — he recently scored back-to-back centuries against South Africa, reaching his 84th international hundred and moving closer to Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time records.
Latest Records & Achievements (2025)
52nd ODI Century (Nov 2025): Kohli smashed his 52nd ODI ton against South Africa in Ranchi, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most centuries against the Proteas.
84th International Century (Dec 2025): In Raipur, he registered his 84th career century, becoming only the second player after Tendulkar to reach this milestone.
40th Century at Home: His Raipur ton was also his 40th century in India, putting him just behind Tendulkar’s record for most home centuries.
302 Runs in a 3-Match Series: Across Ranchi, Raipur, and Visakhapatnam ODIs, Kohli amassed 302 runs, including two centuries and an unbeaten 65, helping India clinch the series 2–1.
Closing in on Tendulkar’s ODI Runs Record: Kohli is now only a few hundred runs away from overtaking Tendulkar’s record for most runs in ODI history.
Final Test Match: Kohli played his last Test earlier in 2025 against Australia in Sydney, officially retiring from the format to focus on ODIs.
Consistency in 2025: He finished the year with 674 runs in 15 innings at an average of 56.16, proving his longevity and form.
Breaking Other Legends’ Records: Kohli also surpassed AB de Villiers and MS Dhoni in certain ODI milestones, including fastest to multiple run tallies and most successful chases.
Snapshot of Kohli’s Career (as of Dec 2025)
Format
Matches
Runs
Average
100s
Tests
113
8,676
49.3
29
ODIs
291
13,500+
58+
52
T20Is
115
4,008
52.7
1
Int’l Total
500+
26,000+
~55
84
Why This Matters
Longevity: Kohli remains India’s batting backbone even at 37.
Chasing Tendulkar: He is within striking distance of breaking Tendulkar’s ODI runs record and possibly finishing with the most international centuries ever.
Format Shift: With Test retirement and T20I exit, Kohli is now laser-focused on ODIs, especially the 2027 World Cup, where he could cement his legacy further.
