Highest ODI Hundreds: On Which Day of the Week Did Virat Kohli Score Most Centuries?
Virat Kohli, one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, has set numerous records across all formats. With 82 international centuries to his name, Kohli has been a consistent performer throughout his career. However, an interesting analysis of his centuries reveals a unique pattern: he has scored the most centuries on Sundays. This article delves into the day-wise statistics of Kohli’s centuries and highlights his incredible consistency.
Kohli’s performance varies across different days of the week, but Sundays stand out as his most successful day for scoring centuries. With 24 centuries registered on this day, it showcases his ability to capitalize on crucial matches, which are often scheduled on weekends when audiences are at their peak.
This statistical analysis highlights that Thursday has also been a strong day for Kohli, with 15 centuries to his name. However, Mondays have witnessed the least number of centuries, indicating a relatively slower start to the week.
Virat Kohli has been a phenomenal force in ODI cricket, particularly in chases. His ability to anchor innings and guide India to victory has made him one of the most dependable batsmen in modern cricket.
Among these, his 43 centuries in successful chases make him the ultimate match-winner in ODIs.
Kohli’s dominance in successful chases places him ahead of legendary players like Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle, and Ricky Ponting.
| Rank | Player | Country | Centuries | Span | Matches | Innings | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | IND | 43 | 2009-2025 | 43 | 43 | 235 |
| 2 | Sachin Tendulkar | IND | 35 | 1992-2011 | 35 | 35 | 248* |
| 3 | Chris Gayle | WI | 23 | 2001-2019 | 23 | 23 | 317 |
| 4 | Rohit Sharma | IND | 23 | 2010-2025 | 23 | 23 | 177 |
| 5 | Brian Lara | WI | 22 | 1993-2006 | 22 | 22 | 277 |
| 6 | Ricky Ponting | AUS | 22 | 1997-2012 | 22 | 22 | 257 |
| 7 | Mahela Jayawardene | SL | 21 | 1998-2015 | 21 | 21 | 374 |
| 8 | Kumar Sangakkara | SL | 20 | 2001-2015 | 20 | 20 | 287 |
| 9 | Jacques Kallis | SA | 19 | 1999-2013 | 19 | 19 | 201* |
| 10 | Joe Root | ENG | 19 | 2014-2024 | 19 | 19 | 262 |
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