Virat Kohli added another extraordinary chapter to his legendary career by smashing his 86th international century during India's first ODI against West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026.
Kohli produced a spectacular unbeaten 139 from just 88 balls as India successfully chased West Indies' target of 296 and registered an eight-wicket victory.
But the innings was about much more than another match-winning century. During the knock, Kohli crossed 15,000 ODI runs, registered his 55th ODI hundred and rewrote several major batting records.
Virat Kohli's Record-Breaking 139*: Key Numbers
| Record / Stat | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Runs | 139* |
| Balls | 88 |
| Fours | 10 |
| Sixes | 9 |
| Strike Rate | 157.95 |
| ODI Centuries | 55 |
| International Centuries | 86 |
| ODI Runs After Innings | 15,080 |
Virat Kohli Smashes His 86th International Century
Kohli's hundred against West Indies was the 86th international century of his career.
It also represented his 55th century in ODI cricket, further extending his record for the most hundreds in men's ODIs.
Kohli reached three figures from only 74 deliveries, completing his century with a six over long-on.
Rather than slowing down after reaching the milestone, Kohli accelerated further and finished unbeaten on 139 from 88 balls.
Kohli Becomes Fastest Batter to 15,000 ODI Runs
One of the biggest records of the night arrived before Kohli reached his century.
Kohli became only the second batter in ODI history to score 15,000 runs, joining Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar.
More remarkably, Kohli reached the landmark in just 303 ODI innings.
Tendulkar required 377 innings to reach 15,000 ODI runs, meaning Kohli became the fastest batter in the history of the format to reach the milestone.
Fastest to 15,000 ODI Runs
| Player | Innings |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 303 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 377 |
Virat Kohli Reaches 15,080 ODI Runs
By the end of his unbeaten innings, Kohli had moved to 15,080 ODI runs.
Those runs have come across 315 ODI appearances and 303 innings, with Kohli maintaining an average above 59.
His ODI record now includes 55 centuries and 79 half-centuries, with 183 remaining his highest score in the format.
First Batter With 10 ODI Hundreds Against Two Opponents
Kohli created another unique record with his century against West Indies.
He became the first batter in ODI history to score 10 centuries against two different opponents.
Kohli has now registered 10 ODI hundreds against West Indies and had already reached the same mark against Sri Lanka.
The achievement highlights Kohli's extraordinary consistency against two major international opponents across his ODI career.
Kohli's ODI Centuries Against West Indies and Sri Lanka
| Opponent | ODI Centuries |
|---|---|
| West Indies | 10 |
| Sri Lanka | 10 |
Kohli Draws Level With Tendulkar in List-A Centuries
The century also moved Kohli alongside Sachin Tendulkar on the List-A centuries list, according to reports following the match.
It was another statistical milestone linking two of India's greatest ODI batters.
Kohli had already surpassed Tendulkar's men's ODI century record when he registered his 50th ODI hundred during the 2023 World Cup.
His latest century takes his ODI tally to 55 and his overall international tally to 86.
Kohli Equals Major Home Century Record
Kohli also reached another significant milestone in Indian conditions.
His century in Thiruvananthapuram took him to 42 ODI centuries at home, drawing level with another major century benchmark attributed to Tendulkar in reports following the innings.
Kohli's extraordinary record in home conditions has been one of the defining features of his ODI career.
First Batter to 7,000 ODI Runs at Home
Kohli also became the first cricketer to cross 7,000 ODI runs in home conditions.
Following his unbeaten 139, Kohli had accumulated 7,006 ODI runs at home.
His home ODI record stands at an average above 63, illustrating his remarkable consistency in Indian conditions.
Virat Kohli's Extraordinary Thiruvananthapuram Record
Few venues have been as productive for Kohli as Thiruvananthapuram.
Following his 139 not out against West Indies, Kohli has accumulated 338 runs in three ODI innings at the venue without being dismissed.
His record there includes two unbeaten centuries.
In January 2023, Kohli smashed an unbeaten 166 against Sri Lanka at the same venue. He has now followed that performance with another spectacular 139 not out.
Nine Sixes - A New Personal ODI Record for Kohli
Kohli's innings was unusual not simply because of the number of runs he scored, but also because of the manner in which he scored them.
His nine sixes represented the most he has ever struck in a single ODI innings.
The innings also contained 10 fours, meaning 94 of his 139 runs came in boundaries.
Kohli finished with a strike rate of 157.95.
Kohli Reaches Both Fifty and Hundred With Sixes
There was another unusual feature of Kohli's innings.
He completed both his fifty and his century with sixes, something reported as a first in his international career.
His hundred arrived when he launched Gudakesh Motie over long-on, bringing up three figures from 74 deliveries.
Shubman Gill and Kohli Destroy West Indies' Hopes
West Indies had given themselves a competitive chance by scoring 295/7 from 50 overs.
Justin Greaves led their innings with a maiden ODI century, scoring 101 from 108 balls.
But India's chase quickly moved under control.
After Rohit Sharma scored 32, captain Shubman Gill joined Kohli in a decisive partnership.
Gill made 110, registering his 10th ODI century, while Kohli continued attacking at the other end.
Their second-wicket partnership effectively removed West Indies from the contest.
Kohli's 139* Powers India to Eight-Wicket Victory
India eventually reached 300/2 in 41.4 overs, completing the 296-run chase with 50 balls remaining.
Kohli remained unbeaten on 139, while Ruturaj Gaikwad was alongside him when India completed the chase.
The victory gave India a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
Virat Kohli's Major Records From the 139* Innings
- Scored his 86th international century.
- Registered his 55th ODI century.
- Became the second batter to reach 15,000 ODI runs.
- Became the fastest batter to 15,000 ODI runs in 303 innings.
- Became the first batter with 10 ODI centuries against two opponents.
- Reached 10 ODI hundreds against both West Indies and Sri Lanka.
- Moved alongside Tendulkar on the reported List-A century benchmark.
- Became the first batter to cross 7,000 ODI runs at home.
- Hit nine sixes, his most in a single ODI innings.
- Reached both his fifty and century with sixes.
- Moved to 338 ODI runs without dismissal in Thiruvananthapuram.
Kohli Continues Outstanding ODI Form in 2026
The century continued an impressive year in the 50-over format for the former India captain.
Following the West Indies innings, Kohli had scored 523 ODI runs in seven innings during 2026, including two centuries and three half-centuries.
His average for the year stood above 87, adding further momentum to India's preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
86 International Centuries and Counting
Kohli's 86th international hundred moves him another step forward on the list of cricket's most prolific century-makers.
Sachin Tendulkar remains the benchmark with 100 international centuries, while Kohli continues to add to his tally late in an extraordinary international career.
But the significance of the Thiruvananthapuram innings went beyond the century count.
It combined a major career landmark, a record-breaking collection of statistics and a match-winning chase in one remarkable evening.
At 139 not out, 15,080 ODI runs, 55 ODI centuries and 86 international hundreds, Virat Kohli's latest performance added yet another record-filled chapter to his remarkable ODI legacy.
