Virat Kohli Joins Elite List of Players with Most 50+ Scores in ODIs

Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli has achieved yet another milestone in his illustrious career. The 33-year-old became the third player to score 112 50+ scores in ODIs, joining the legendary Sachin Tendulkar (154) and Kumar Sangakkara (118) in the elite list.

Kohli achieved the feat in the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match against Pakistan on September 11 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. He scored 57 runs off 58 balls before being dismissed by Shaheen Afridi.

Kohli’s 50+ scores have come at an average of 59.28 and a strike rate of 86.99. He has also scored 29 centuries and 11 half-centuries in ODIs.

Kohli Becomes the Third Player with Most 50+ Scores in ODIs

Kohli is the only active player in the top 10 of the list of players with the most 50+ scores in ODIs. He is also the fastest player to reach 112 50+ scores, taking just 278 innings.

Kohli’s latest achievement is a testament to his consistency and class as a batsman. He is one of the greatest ODI batsmen of all time and his record speaks for itself.

Kohli will be looking to add to his tally of 50+ scores in the upcoming matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup. He will also be hoping to lead India to victory in the tournament and defend their title.

Most 50+ scores in ODIs Full List

Player	Mat	Inns	Runs	HS	100	50+
Sachin Tendulkar	463	452	18426	200*	49	145
Kumar Sangakkara	404	380	14234	169	25	118
Virat Kohli	278*	267	12977	183	46	112
Ricky Ponting	375	365	13704	164	30	112
Jacques Kallis	328	314	11579	139	17	103
Mahela Jayawardene	448	418	12650	144	19	96
Sanath Jayasuriya	445	433	13430	189	28	96
Rahul Dravid	344	318	10889	153	12	95
Sourav Ganguly	311	300	11363	183	22	94
Inzamam-ul-Haq	378	350	11739	137*	10	93
MS Dhoni	350	297	10773	183*	10	83
Brain Lara	299	289	10405	169	19	82
Rohit Sharma	247*	240	9978	264	30	80
Mohammad Yousuf	288	273	9720	141*	15	79
Chris Gayle	301	294	10480	215	25	79