Kris Srikkanth has compiled a list of his top 10 Virat Kohli ODI centuries achieved while successfully chasing targets, ahead of India’s second ODI against the West Indies in late September 2026. The former India opener’s ranking highlights Kohli’s most explosive and match‑winning innings against various opponents over the years, featuring performances against Australia, Sri Lanka, England and West Indies that underscore his ability to deliver under pressure.
Kohli has scored 55 ODI centuries, 30 of them while chasing – the highest tally for any player in the format’s history. This statistic underscores his knack for delivering when India needs to overhaul a target. The list was shared by Star Sports on its Instagram page, with Srikkanth highlighting some surprising selections among Kohli’s memorable knocks.
Srikkanth’s top chase centuries by Kohli
At the apex of Srikkanth’s list sits Kohli’s unbeaten 115 off 66 balls against Australia in the sixth ODI of the 2013 series. India successfully chased 351, with Kohli’s aggressive stroke‑play proving decisive.
Second on the list is Kohli’s unbeaten 133 off 86 balls while chasing Sri Lanka’s 321 in Hobart in 2012. India completed the run chase in just 36.4 overs, a testament to his dominance against the left‑arm pace attack.
Third is Kohli’s explosive unbeaten 100 off just 52 balls during India’s chase of 360 against Australia in the second ODI of the 2013 series. India reached the target with 39 balls to spare, a performance that stood out for its sheer speed.
Notable omission from the top three
Kohli’s 114 off 99 balls against West Indies in 2019 occupies fourth place. India chased down 255 in a 35‑over contest, with Kohli’s composed hundred guiding the victory and showcasing his ability to build an innings while maintaining the required run rate.
One of Kohli’s most celebrated innings, a 183‑run knock against Pakistan in the 2012 Asia Cup in Dhaka, is ranked fifth. Scoring 183 off 148 deliveries, Kohli steered India to a 330‑target victory in the 48th over, delivering what many consider one of his finest ODI performances.
Remaining centuries in Srikkanth’s ranking
Kohli’s unbeaten 154 off 134 balls against New Zealand in 2016 follows at number six. Chasing 286, his methodical batting was instrumental in securing the win and highlighted his capacity to build large innings under pressure.
His 139 off 86 balls against Sri Lanka in 2014 takes seventh spot. The unbeaten knock helped India complete a successful chase, reflecting his consistency against the Sri Lankan bowling attack.
Kohli’s 122 off 105 balls against England in 2017 comes in at number eight. He steered India’s successful pursuit of a demanding 351 target, showcasing his ability to excel against quality English bowling.
His first ODI century in a chase, a 107‑run innings off 114 balls against Sri Lanka in 2012, is placed ninth. This knock marked the beginning of Kohli’s remarkable record in run‑chase situations at the international level.
Kohli’s 118 off 121 balls against Australia in 2010 caps the list at number ten. Although it helped India chase 290, Srikkanth ranked this early‑career innings lower, noting it was a sign of Kohli’s budding promise in ODI chase scenarios.
Srikkanth’s top 10 Kohli ODI centuries while chasing
- 115 off 66 vs Australia, 2013
- 133 off 86 vs Sri Lanka, 2012
- 100 off 52 vs Australia, 2013
- 114 off 99 vs West Indies, 2019
- 183 off 148 vs Pakistan, 2012
- 154 off 134 vs New Zealand, 2016
- 139 off 86 vs Sri Lanka, 2014
- 122 off 105 vs England, 2017
- 107 off 114 vs Sri Lanka, 2012
- 118 off 121 vs Australia, 2010
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