Veteran Team India cricketer Virat Kohli made another historic performance at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore on January 18, 2026. The star opener registered his 54th ODI century against New Zealand to move past 50-over international legends Virender Sehwag and Ricky Ponting.
Kohli surpassed the remarkable record in style against the Black Caps to further his batting legacy among ODI cricketers.
Top Cricketers with 4 or More ODI Centuries vs New Zealand
Seven (7) cricketers currently have at least 4 ODI centuries against the Black Caps in their international career. Top players like Ricky Ponting and Fakhar Zaman have been prolific against New Zealand in their international careers. Kohli’s recent tally puts him atop the rankings in a list that registers remarkable batting talent against tough cricket opposition.
| Player | Mat | Inns | 100 | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s |
| Virat Kohli | 36 | 36 | 7 | 1897 | 154 | 57.48 | 1963 | 96.63 | 10 | 1 | 168 | 28 |
| Virender Sehwag | 23 | 23 | 6 | 1157 | 130 | 52.59 | 1113 | 103.95 | 3 | 2 | 152 | 22 |
| Ricky Ponting | 51 | 50 | 6 | 1971 | 141 | 45.83 | 2412 | 81.71 | 12 | 2 | 194 | 21 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 42 | 41 | 5 | 1750 | 186 | 46.05 | 1835 | 95.36 | 8 | 4 | 206 | 26 |
| S Jayasuriya | 47 | 45 | 5 | 1519 | 140 | 33.75 | 1666 | 91.17 | 8 | 5 | 154 | 41 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 20 | 20 | 4 | 1077 | 180 | 63.35 | 1139 | 94.55 | 6 | 1 | 114 | 28 |
| M Hayden | 29 | 28 | 4 | 1258 | 181 | 52.41 | 1590 | 79.11 | 7 | 2 | 136 | 20 |
| Saeed Anwar | 32 | 32 | 4 | 1260 | 113 | 45.00 | 1619 | 77.82 | 7 | 2 | 120 | 8 |
Ricky Ponting has the most half-centuries (12) against New Zealand so far with Virat Kohli ranking in second place with 10 half-tons.
Which Cricketer Has the Highest Score So Far Among Players with Top Centuries?
India’s Sachin Tendulkar once registered a comfortable daddy hundred (150+ score) against New Zealand. The star batsman’s put 186 runs past Black Caps players during his active career.
Where Does Virat Kohli Rank Overall Among Cricketers with the Most Centuries?
Virat Kohli currently ranks second among international cricketers with the most centuries. The veteran has 85 centuries across formats so far and is currently 15 tons away from equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 international triple-figures.
| Rank | Player | Team | Test | ODI | T20I | Total |
| 1 | Sachin Tendulkar | India | 51 | 49 | 0 | 100 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | India | 30 | 54 | 1 | 85 |
| 3 | Ricky Ponting | Australia / World XI | 41 | 30 | 0 | 71 |
| 4 | Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 38 | 25 | 0 | 63 |
| 5 | Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 45 | 17 | 0 | 62 |
| 6 | Joe Root | England | 41 | 19 | 0 | 60 |
| 7 | Hashim Amla | South Africa | 28 | 27 | 0 | 55 |
| 8 | Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka / Asia XI | 34 | 19 | 1 | 54 |
| 9 | Brian Lara | West Indies | 34 | 19 | – | 53 |
| 10 | Rohit Sharma | India | 12 | 33 | 5 | 50 |
| 11 | Steve Smith | Australia | 37 | 12 | 0 | 49 |
| 11 | David Warner | Australia | 26 | 22 | 1 | 49 |
| 13 | Rahul Dravid | India | 36 | 12 | 0 | 48 |
| 13 | Kane Williamson | New Zealand | 33 | 15 | 0 | 48 |
| 15 | AB de Villiers | South Africa | 22 | 25 | 0 | 47 |
Kohli leads the line among ODI cricketers (54 ODI tons) while his lower Test tally (31 tons compared to Tendulkar’s 50) places his second overall. Four (4) active or retired Team India cricketers feature in the top 15 overall international centuries rankings so far.
Virat Kohli (85 tons), Sachin Tendulkar (100 centuries), Rohit Sharma (50), and Rahul Dravid (48) make up India’s top players with most triple-figures overall.
Virat Kohli Performance in Last 10 ODI Matches
Kohli remains prolific in 50-over internationals across his last 10 ODIs for India. A remarkable run of results has seen the star batsman avoid a duck in over a dozen appearances since 2023. His performances since December 2025 have been particularly prolific, with Kohli bagging a near-century, and two tons in his last four appearances.
| Date | Opponent | Runs Scored | Balls Faced | Venue | Result |
| Jan 18, 2026 | New Zealand | 124 | 108 | Indore | Lost |
| Jan 14, 2026 | New Zealand | 23 | 25 | Rajkot | Lost |
| Jan 11, 2026 | New Zealand | 93 | 91 | Vadodara | Won |
| Dec 15, 2025 | South Africa | 101 | 112 | Johannesburg | Won |
| Dec 12, 2025 | South Africa | 44 | 50 | Centurion | Won |
| Dec 9, 2025 | South Africa | 11 | 14 | Durban | Lost |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Sri Lanka | 20 | 18 | Colombo | Lost |
| Aug 4, 2024 | Sri Lanka | 14 | 19 | Colombo | Tie |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Sri Lanka | 24 | 32 | Colombo | Lost |
| Nov 19, 2023 | Australia | 54 | 63 | Ahmedabad | Lost |
Recent performances from the iconic Kohli continues to put him at the centre of squad selection conversations. Kohli continues to vie for a spot in India’s lineup at the ODI World Cup 2027. His recent performances are a welcome boost for Team India as they seek another international trophy.
