ODI Century Record: Who is the top 5 batsmen to score the most centuries in ODI cricket? See full list

ODI Century Record: Even though the matches are ending quickly in this era of T20 and franchise cricket, the thrill of ODI cricket and its importance is still intact. It is not easy to score a century in ODIs, and the players who do this feat again and again make a special place in cricket history.

Virat Kohli remains at the top of the list of such players. The Indian batsman has held the record of scoring the most 51 centuries in ODI cricket. He achieved this historical achievement in the Champions Trophy match against Pakistan, where he not only scored a century but also won the team by hitting the same ball.

Virat Kohli (India) – 51 centuries

Match- 302

Run- 14,181

Best Score- 183

Virat Kohli’s ODI career is an example. Kohli has scored 51 centuries in his career. He never stopped scoring runs since debuting in 2008. His fitness, running Bitveen the wickets and the art of match finish make him a great batsman.

Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 49 centuries

Match- 463

Run- 18,426

Best Score- 200 unbeaten

Sachin Tendulkar, who is called the ‘God of Cricket’, has ruled ODI cricket for almost two decades. His name is 49 centuries. He was the first player to score a double century by scoring an unbeaten 200 runs in ODIs.

Rohit Sharma (India) – 32 centuries

Match- 273

Run- 11,168

Best Score- 264

‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma has given a new height to ODI cricket. He has scored a total of 32 centuries in his career. Not only this, it is not less than a wonder to have three double centuries in the name of the same player.

Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 30 centuries

Match- 375

Run- 13,704

Best Score- 164

The ODI career of Ponting, who won two World Cups to the former Australian captain and his team, has been unmatched. He has a brilliant 30 centuries in his name. Ponting used to fall under the category of tremendous batsmen of his time.

Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 28 centuries

Match- 445

Run- 13,430

Best Score- 189

The aggressive batting of Sanath Jayasuriya of Sri Lanka changed the meaning of powerplay in ODI cricket. He is counted among the most dangerous batsmen as an opener. In his brilliant career, Jayasuriya has scored 28 centuries.