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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.

Virat Kohli’s Century Record: Which Day Sees His Best Performance?

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.

Day-Wise Breakdown of Virat Kohli’s International Centuries

Sunday: 24 centuries
Monday: 5 centuries
Tuesday: 7 centuries
Wednesday: 11 centuries
Thursday: 15 centuries
Friday: 9 centuries
Saturday: 11 centuries

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’s Record in ODI Cricket

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.

Breakdown of Kohli’s ODI Centuries

Total ODI Centuries: 51
Most Centuries on a Single Day: 24 (Sunday)
Most Hundreds in Chases: 43

Among these, his 43 centuries in successful chases make him the ultimate match-winner in ODIs.

Batsmen with the Most Hundreds in Chases

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

Sumit Arora

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