Ranking Virat Kohli's Top 5 ODI hundreds in a losing cause ft. Ranchi, 2019

Former India captain Virat Kohli has a terrific record in one-day cricket. Having played 314 matches, he has amassed 14,941 runs at an average of 58.59 and a strike rate of 93.95, with 54 hundreds and 79 half-centuries. He holds the record for having scored the most centuries in the format in international cricket. Ad Of Kohli's 54 ODI hundreds, 27 have come in home conditions, 21 away from home and six at neutral venues. Of the batting superstar's one-day tons, 44 have come in wins, nine in losses and one in a tied match. In this feature, we rank Kohli's top five one-day hundreds that have come in losing causes. #5 (123 off 111) vs New Zealand in Napier - 2014 Kohli scored a fine hundred against New Zealand in Napier in January 2014 in the first ODI of a five-match series. India were set to chase 293 in this contest and Kohli led the way with 123 off 111 balls. His knock featured 11 fours and two sixes, lifting the visitors after a they lost a few early wickets. Ad Trending Kohli and MS Dhoni (40 off 46) added 95 runs for the fifth wicket. However, Kohli perished to a full toss from Mitchell McClenaghan in the 45th over, with the score reading 237-7. The tail was left with too much to do as India finished on 268. #4 (102 off 93) vs South Africa in Raipur - 2025 Kohli scored a fluent 102 off just 93 balls against South Africa in Raipur in December 2025 in the second ODI of the three-match series. However, this knock also came in a losing cause as South Africa chased down 359 in 49.2 overs to win the contest by four wickets. Ad Batting first, India lost their openers inside the first 10 overs. Kohli, however, lifted the hosts with a fine knock, which saw him hit seven fours and two sixes. Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad (105 off 83) added 195 for the third wicket. The stand ended when the former miscued a length ball from Lungi Ngidi to long-on. In the chase, Aiden Markram struck 110 off just 98 balls. #3 (107 off 93) vs England in Cardiff - 2011 A young Kohli scored 107 off 93 balls against England in Cardiff in September 2011 in the fifth ODI of a five-match series. India batted first in this contest and put up 304-6 on the board. Kohli's sublime knock featured nine fours and a six before he was hit wicket to Graeme Swann. Ad Kohli and Rahul Dravid (69 off 79) added 170 runs for the third wicket. England were set a revised DLS target of 241 in 34 overs. They got over the line in 32.2 overs as Jonny Bairstow hammered an unbeaten 41 off 21 balls. #2 (117 off 117) vs Australia in Melbourne - 2016 Kohli scored a run-a-ball 117 against Australia in Melbourne in January 2016 in the third ODI of a five-match series. Team India batted first in his game and put up 295-6 on the board. Kohli's 117 featured seven fours and two sixes. He added 119 for the second wicket with Shikhar Dhawan (68 off 91). Kohli's knock ended when hit a slower ball from John Hastings to extra cover. Ad In the chase, Australia got home by three wickets in 48.5 overs. Glenn Maxwell's 83-ball 96, which featured eight fours and three sixes, overshadowed Kohli's ton. #1 (123 off 95 balls) vs Australia in Ranchi - 2019 Kohli struck a fantastic hundred against Australia in Ranchi in March 2019 in the third ODI of a five-match series. Captaining the side, Kohli struck 123 off 95 balls, but found little support from the others as India were all-out for 281, chasing 314. Batting first, Australia posted 313-5 on the board as Usman Khawaja scored 104 off 113 and Aaron Finch 93 off 99. In the chase, Kohli struck 16 fours and a six. However, he was the sixth wicket to fall with the score at 219, bowled by a googly from Adam Zampa. With Kohli went India's hopes of chasing the target. × Feedback Why did you not like this content? Clickbait / Misleading Factually Incorrect Hateful or Abusive Baseless Opinion Too Many Ads Other Cancel Submit Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Follow IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates, News & Biddings at Sportskeeda. Get the fastest updates on Mega-Auction and cricket news