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Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar

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Virat Kohli

India's modern batting legend, 82 international centuries

Modern era batting and fitness standards

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Sachin Tendulkar

Cricket's God, 100 international centuries, 34,357 runs

All-time records and sustained excellence

Short Answer

Sachin Tendulkar holds the records: 100 international centuries, 34,357 international runs, and played for 24 years. Virat Kohli has 82 international centuries and is widely considered the best modern batsman. Tendulkar leads in records; Kohli in consistency and fitness.

Our Verdict

Tendulkar is the record holder and cricket's God. Kohli is the greatest modern batsman with an exceptional conversion rate. Both are undisputed all-time greats.

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Choose Virat Kohli if

Modern era batting and fitness standards

Choose Sachin Tendulkar if

All-time records and sustained excellence

Key Differences at a Glance

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International Centuries: Sachin Tendulkar wins (100 vs 82)
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International Runs: Sachin Tendulkar wins (34,357 vs 26,000+)
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Test Average: Sachin Tendulkar wins (53.78 vs ~49)
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Key Differences

International Centuries

Virat Kohli

82

Sachin Tendulkar

100๐Ÿ†

International Runs

Virat Kohli

26,000+

Sachin Tendulkar

34,357๐Ÿ†

Test Average

Virat Kohli

~49

Sachin Tendulkar

53.78๐Ÿ†

Career Duration

Virat Kohli

2008-present

Sachin Tendulkar

1989-2013 (24 years)๐Ÿ†

Pros & Cons

Virat Kohli

4 pros3 cons

Pros

  • 82 international centuries
  • Highest Test average among active batsmen
  • World's best T20 performer
  • Exceptional fitness and longevity

Cons

  • Fewer centuries than Tendulkar (82 vs 100)
  • Less consistent in recent years
  • No World Cup for long period (won 2024 T20)

Sachin Tendulkar

4 pros2 cons

Pros

  • 100 international centuries (only player ever)
  • 34,357 international runs (most ever)
  • Played 24 years internationally
  • 50 Test centuries

Cons

  • Retired (2013)
  • No individual awards like Kohli's run-scoring feats

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sachin Tendulkar has 100 international centuries โ€” the only player in history to achieve this. Kohli has 82.

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Last updated: March 19, 2026Human reviewed