Virat Kohli has 5 centuries in the ICC World Cup in the ODI format . Virat has not scored a century in the ICC T20 World Cup . Virat Kohli has appeared in 4 editions of the 50-over World Cup . Under MS Dhoni in the 2011 ICC World Cup, Kohli was an Indian squad member who lifted the World Cup. After that, Kohli appeared in the 2015, 2019, and 2023 ICC World Cups. In 4 50-over World Cup editions, Virat Kohli played 37 matches for the Men in Blue and scored 1,795 runs with an average of 59.83. Virat Kohli had 5 centuries in 37 innings with the help of 12 half-centuries.

In Virat Kohli’s legendary career, he never scored a century in the T20 World Cup. Virat Kohli’s highest T20 score came in a semi-final match against West Indies in Mumbai; he scored 89 not out in 49 balls with 11 fours and 1 six. India unfortunately lost the semi-final match to West Indies.

Let’s take a look at Virat Kohli’s all 5 centuries in the ICC World Cup in ODIs-

Virat Kohli World Cup centuries list

• 100* runs vs Bangladesh 2011
• 107 runs vs Pakistan  2015
• 103* runs vs Bangladesh 2023
• 101* runs vs South Africa 2023
• 117 runs vs New Zealand 2023

100 * Runs Vs Bangladesh 2011 , Dhaka

India’s opening match against Bangladesh on their home ground, Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. A 22-year-old Delhi boy, Virat Kohli, steps onto the ground on the big stage of the 2011 World Cup. India were in a strong position as Virender Sehwag was hitting the ball well . While Kohli came to bat for India, he had a big responsibility on his shoulders. Virender Sehwag and Virat Kohli had a massive 203-run partnership, with Virender Sehwag playing aggressively while Kohli slowly stitched his innings. Virat Kohli had completed his century in the last over of India’s innings. He had scored 100 runs off 83 balls with 8 fours and 2 sixes, with a brilliant strike rate of 120.48 . India comfortably reached a milestone score of 370-4 wickets in 50 overs. India defeated Bangladesh by 87 runs and started their World Cup campaign with a victory.

107 runs vs Pakistan 2015, Adelaide

India faced the arch-rival Pakistan in the ICC World Cup 2015 Group stage match in Adelaide. The stakes were high; India lost Rohit Sharma’s wicket quickly. Virat Kohli stepped in and built a crucial partnership with Shikhar Dhawan . Virat Kohli stitched his innings with patience, and whenever he got a loose ball, he scored. Virat Kohli scored 107 runs in a master-class innings with the help of 8 fours, but interestingly, he didn’t hit any sixes. Kohli built a 129-run partnership with Shikhar Dhawan, while another crucial 110-run partnership with Suresh Raina led India’s score to 300-7 wickets in 50 overs. Kohli also broke his idol Sachin Tendulkar’s record and became the first Indian batter to score a century against Pakistan in the ICC World Cup . Earlier, Sachin Tendulkar had the highest individual score against Pakistan, which was 98 runs that came in the 2003 World Cup. India clinched another victory against Pakistan and defeated Pakistan by 76 runs . Pakistan managed to score only 224 runs .

103* runs vs Bangladesh 2023, Pune

The ICC World Cup 2023 was held in India . India faced Bangladesh in the 17th match of the World Cup 2023. Batting first , Bangladesh scored a respectable total of 256-8 wickets. Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan were the stars for Bangladesh, helping Bangladesh score 256 runs . India lost its first wicket at a total of 88 runs when Rohit Sharma was dismissed on 48 runs off 40 balls. Virat Kohli came to bat, and the ground was filled with Kohli’s name . Virat Kohli scored 103 runs off 97 balls ( 6 fours and 4 sixes) with an aggressive strike rate of 106.18. Virat Kohli scored his 48th ODI century and was just 1 century short of his idol, Sachin Tendulkar. India chased down the total easily in 41.3 overs and registered a 7-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the ICC World Cup 2023.

101* runs vs South Africa 2023, Kolkata

Virat Kohli’s 35th Birthday was on November 5, 2023, as India played against South Africa on the legendary cricket ground Eden Gardens. Rohit Sharma blazed a batting performance that put South Africa’s bowlers under pressure . After Rohit Sharma’s dismissal ( 40 runs off 24 balls ), Virat Kohli came to bat at number 3 . The Eden Gardens pitch started to slow down; Virat’s master batting helped India to reshape their innings. Virat Kohli scored 101 runs off 121 balls (10 fours and 0 sixes) with a strike rate of 83.47. The pitch was tough, as the ball started spinning. But Kohli anchored the innings with Shreyas Iyer and helped India to reach a total of 326-5 in 50 overs. In 49 overs, Virat Kohli scored his 49th century and equaled the most centuries in ODIs with his idol, Sachin Tendulkar. Ravindra Jadeja’s toss-up and spin bowling made it difficult for the South African batters to read. South Africa were all out for 83 runs . Ravindra Jadeja picked 5 wickets for 33 runs, and India registered a breathtaking victory of 243 runs.

117 runs vs New Zealand 2023 , Mumbai

The ICC World Cup 2023: On the big stage, India faced the New Zealand challenge in the World Cup semi-final on 15 November 2023 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. New Zealand had broken the India cricket fan heard in the 2019 World Cup, where New Zealand defeated India by 18 runs . Virat Kohli had scored a perfect 117 runs in an innings off 113 balls with the help of 9 fours and 2 sixes with an eye-pleasing strike rate of 103.53. Virat Kohli’s 117-run century was so special as it came in a knockout match against New Zealand . Kohli and Shreyas Iyer built a partnership of 163 runs, which helped India score a mountain total of 397 runs in the ICC World Cup 2023 Semi-Final. In the 42nd over, Virat Kohli crossed the magical number of 100 and scored his 50th ODI century, surpassing his idol Sachin Tendulkar and becoming the batter with the most centuries in ODI international matches. India clinched another victory in the ICC World Cup 2023 and defeated the New Zealand team by 70 runs, reaching the final of the World Cup 2023.

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