Cricket’s great debate: Can Virat Kohli surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s unbeatable records?
In a historic match at the Wankhede Stadium, Virat Kohli added another feather to his cap by surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI hundreds, scoring his 50th against New Zealand in […]
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Nov 16, 2023 8:45 pm
In a historic match at the Wankhede Stadium, Virat Kohli added another feather to his cap by surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI hundreds, scoring his 50th against New Zealand in the ODI World Cup 2023 semi-final. The cricketing world celebrates Kohli’s achievement, recognizing his exceptional talent and determination.
Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli (Source: Twitter)
Since inheriting the cricketing legacy from Tendulkar, Kohli has admirably shouldered the pressure of living up to the Master Blaster’s records. While Kohli is on course to break some of Sachin’s records, certain milestones may stand unchallenged for a considerable time.
Let’s delve into three such records that may prove challenging for Kohli to surpass:
1. Most Matches in Test Cricket (200)
Virat Kohli with Anushka Sharma in his 100th test match for India (Source: Twitter)
Sachin Tendulkar’s enduring international career allowed him to play the most Test matches – an incredible 200. While Virat Kohli has showcased exceptional fitness and commitment, with 111 Test matches under his belt, reaching Tendulkar’s tally seems improbable given the current scheduling of Test match cricket and the importance of player game time management in International cricket.
2. Most Runs in Test Cricket (15,921)
Virat Kohli (Source: Twitter)
Sachin Tendulkar’s monumental achievement of scoring 15,921 runs in Test cricket places him atop the run-scoring charts. Virat Kohli, with 8,676 runs in 111 matches, faces a formidable task to bridge the gap. The comparatively fewer Test matches in Virat Kohli’s era may pose a challenge in surpassing this record.
3. Most Test Hundreds (51)
Virat Kohli’s 29th Test century (Source: Twitter)
Sachin’s record of 51 Test hundreds stands as a testament to his batting prowess. Virat Kohli, with 29 centuries in 111 matches, possesses the potential to approach this milestone. While challenging, Kohli’s exceptional talent and consistency make this record the likeliest for him to pursue.
As Virat Kohli continues to etch his name in cricketing history, these three monumental records set by Sachin Tendulkar pose both a challenge and an opportunity for Virat Kohli’s illustrious career. The cricketing world eagerly awaits to witness how Kohli navigates this journey and adds more chapters to his extraordinary cricketing legacy.
