Veteran England batter Joe Root ranks fifth among the fastest players to notch up 50 international centuries. Regarded as one of the finest batters of his generation, Root achieved the milestone in 455 innings, showcasing remarkable consistency across formats. (AP Photo)
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Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting takes the fourth spot on the list of players who reached 50 international centuries in the fewest innings. The iconic right-hander, known for his aggressive yet controlled batting, accomplished the feat in 417 innings, underlining his dominance during his era.
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Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar sits third on the list. Revered as one of the greatest to ever play the game, Tendulkar reached the 50-century landmark in 376 innings, a testament to his longevity and unmatched consistency in international cricket. (AFP Image)
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South African opener Hashim Amla is the joint-fastest batter in history to score 50 international centuries. Renowned for his elegant stroke play and calm demeanor, Amla achieved the milestone in 348 innings, cementing his place among the game’s elite.
Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli shares the top spot with Hashim Amla as the fastest player to reach 50 international centuries. Kohli matched Amla’s record by reaching the milestone in 348 innings, further strengthening his legacy as one of modern cricket’s most prolific run-scorers. (AP Photo)
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In ODIs, Virat Kohli has accumulated 14,250 runs from 305 matches and 293 innings, maintaining an impressive average of 57.69. His tally includes 51 centuries and 75 half-centuries. In addition, he has scored 4,188 runs in 125 T20 Internationals (T20Is), further adding to his stellar limited-overs record. (BCCI Photo)
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With these numbers, Kohli has now overtaken Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in limited-overs internationals (ODIs + T20Is), reaching a combined total of 18,438 runs, surpassing Tendulkar’s 18,436 runs. Notably, Tendulkar played only a single T20I match, in which he scored 10 runs. (Reuters Image)
