Kohli Breaks Sachin’s Untouchable Record - Is This The Start Of A New Chapter?
New Delhi | December 4, 2025 Virat Kohli added another unforgettable chapter to his career as he smashed a brilliant century in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur, breaking a world record long held by Sachin Tendulkar. The match turned into a historic moment when Kohli scored a stylish 102 off 93 balls, becoming the player with the most international hundreds scored at a single batting position. His 46 centuries at No. 3 have now pushed him past Tendulkar’s iconic record of 45 hundreds as an opener in ODIs. The milestone came just days after his explosive 135 in the first ODI at Ranchi, where he showed the same fire and hunger that made him one of the most feared batters in world cricket. In Raipur, he played a more calm and controlled innings, picking the right gaps, punishing spin and pace with equal ease, and pushing hard between the wickets. It was the kind of knock that reminded everyone of peak Kohli — focused, fearless and completely in charge. The innings has once again sparked discussions about Kohli’s future in the sport. With the 2027 ODI World Cup just two years away, many have wondered whether he and Rohit Sharma, both nearing 40 by then, would still be a part of India’s plans. But New Zealand pacer Tim Southee believes there is no reason to doubt them. He said that if Kohli and Rohit continue playing the way they are right now, age should not stand in the way of their careers. Kohli, now retired from T20Is and Tests, seems to have channelled all his focus into ODI cricket. His back-to-back centuries in this series show that he has not slowed down. Rohit too has been in excellent form, scoring a century and a fifty in recent matches. What happens next will depend entirely on the two legends. But if their current performances are any sign, fans may well see both of them playing in the 2027 World Cup. And with Kohli now holding a record once thought unbreakable, the conversation has shifted from “how long will he play” to “how far can he still go?” One thing is clear — Kohli isn’t done rewriting history Kohli Breaks Sachin’s Untouchable Record - Is This The Start Of A New Chapter? Virat Kohli has done it again, and this time he’s broken a record that many thought would stand forever. In the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur, he played a steady yet powerful knock of 102 off 93 balls, becoming the player with the most hundreds at a single batting position. His 46 tons at No. 3 have now gone past Sachin Tendulkar’s 45 centuries as an opener — a landmark fans will remember for years. Just a few days ago, Kohli smashed a fiery 135 in Ranchi, and now he’s followed it up with another gem. He looked calm, sharp, and completely in control. His timing, shot selection, and running between the wickets felt like a throwback to his peak years, proving he’s still writing his story, not closing it. His form has also brought back the big question everyone keeps asking — will he and Rohit Sharma still be around for the 2027 ODI World Cup? Tim Southee thinks they absolutely can. He said that if both are scoring like this, age is just a number. And honestly, it’s hard to disagree when Kohli is hitting centuries like it’s his daily routine and Rohit is also stacking up big scores. Kohli has retired from T20Is and Tests, but in ODIs he looks more focused than ever. Two centuries in two matches show that he isn’t slowing down. Some players fade with time, but Kohli seems to be finding new gears. For now, the cricket world is watching one thing: how far can he go from here? Records may come and go, but moments like these remind us why Kohli remains one of the greatest ever.
