- Role
- Batter · 'The Chase Master'
- Country
- India
- Batting
- Right-hand bat
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium
- Born
- Delhi, India — 5 November 1988
- Net worth
- $125m (editorial estimate)
The man who broke Tendulkar’s “unbreakable” record
For a generation, 49 ODI centuries looked like the safest record in cricket. Then Virat Kohli matched it, passed it at the 2023 World Cup in front of Sachin Tendulkar himself, and kept going. As of June 2026 he stands on 54 ODI hundreds — the most in history — and 85 international centuries overall, second only to Tendulkar’s 100.
He has also done the one thing stat-sheets can’t capture: won everything. A 2011 ODI World Cup as a young squad member, the 2024 T20 World Cup in his final T20I, a Champions Trophy, and — after 17 seasons of loyalty — a first IPL title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2025.
Career records at a glance
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| ODI centuries | 54 — most in history |
| International centuries | 85 (30 Test, 54 ODI, 1 T20I) |
| Most runs in a single World Cup | 765 (2023) |
| ODI runs | 14,000+ at an average above 57 |
| IPL | All-time leading run scorer; champion 2025 |
| Titles | ODI World Cup 2011 · T20 World Cup 2024 · Champions Trophy |
Defining moments
The 2023 World Cup. The greatest individual tournament ever batted: 765 runs in a single edition — a record — including his 50th ODI century in the semi-final at Mumbai, breaking Tendulkar’s mark with Tendulkar watching from the stands.
The 2024 T20 World Cup final. Struggling all tournament, Kohli chose the final against South Africa to play his defining T20 innings, top-scoring under crushing pressure, winning the title, and announcing his T20I retirement at the presentation.
The chases. Hobart 2012, Mohali 2016, the MCG 2022 against Pakistan — an innings widely called the greatest in T20I history, 82* off 53 having needed 28 from the last 8 balls. Batting second, Kohli’s numbers rise to levels no one in the format’s history has matched.
Playing style
Kohli rebuilt himself twice: from chubby prodigy to the fittest athlete in world cricket, and from flashy strokemaker to run-accumulating machine. The cover drive is his signature, but the engine is between the ears — strike rotation, risk calculation, and a refusal to be dismissed that turned centuries from events into expectations. His fielding and standard-setting fitness culture changed Indian cricket permanently.
Net worth: the biggest brand in the sport
Kohli is the highest-paid active cricketer on earth — an estimated $12 million a year from central contract, IPL salary and endorsements spanning global sportswear, tech, and his own fashion and fitness ventures. Editorial estimates place his 2026 net worth at around $125 million, behind only Tendulkar and MS Dhoni all-time. On social media he is not just cricket’s biggest star but one of the most-followed athletes in any sport worldwide.
Where he stands
Fifteen centuries from Tendulkar’s 100, still batting, still fit, still hungry in ODI cricket as of July 2026. Whether he gets there is modern cricket’s most compelling countdown. Compare the all-time greats on our records hub and see the full richest cricketers rankings.
Frequently asked questions
How many centuries does Virat Kohli have in 2026?
As of mid-2026, Virat Kohli has 85 international centuries — 54 in ODIs (the all-time record), 30 in Tests and one in T20Is. He retired from Test cricket in May 2025 and from T20Is after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, but remains active in ODIs.
What is Virat Kohli's net worth in 2026?
Editorial estimates place Virat Kohli's net worth at around $125 million in 2026, the third-highest of any cricketer ever. He is the highest-paid active cricketer, earning an estimated $12 million a year from his BCCI contract, IPL salary and a vast endorsement portfolio.
Why is Virat Kohli called the Chase Master?
Because no batter in history has been better at winning run chases. A remarkable share of his record 54 ODI centuries have come batting second, where his career average climbs well above his overall mark — he treats a target as a script he has already read.
Net worth figures are editorial estimates compiled from public reporting. Players and boards rarely disclose contract values. Profile last updated 16 July 2026.