Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 139 off 88 balls in India’s eight-wicket triumph over the West Indies in the first One-Day International at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026. The batting represented his 55th ODI century, which came off just 74 balls. Kohli has now scored 15,000 ODI runs, making him only the second hitter after Sachin Tendulkar to do so.

Virat Kohli reached 15,000 runs in 303 innings, while Tendulkar took 377 innings, a 74-inning differential. Kohli’s feat also saw him surpass Tendulkar’s record for most ODI runs scored at home and equal Tendulkar’s record of 42 international centuries. Despite these record-breaking efforts, Kohli addressed the ongoing comparisons between himself and Tendulkar in the post-match session.

Tendulkar’s impact extends beyond figures and comparisons.

Virat Kohli has long been compared to Tendulkar, and each new record he sets fuels the argument among cricket fans. Despite surpassing Tendulkar in the number of ODI centuries, Kohli has great regard for the former India skipper. He acknowledged that Tendulkar’s influence on the sport goes beyond stats and statistical comparisons.

How Virat Kohli views himself beyond public perception

Virat Kohli also explained how he sees himself in comparison to public image. He said that he does not see himself the same way that others do, emphasising his humility in the face of all awards and recognition.

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People recognise him from a distance because of his performances, but his idea of who he is stems from a completely different place, rooted in where he came from and the person he has always been.

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