Virat Kohli will play his last World Cup in 2027 [Source: X]Talismanic Indian batter Virat Kohli made a major announcement on Saturday, September 26, confirming the 2027 World Cup as his final swansong for the Men in Blue. Speaking to JioStar, Virat Kohli made it clear that the 2027 World Cup will be his last for India, and he'll try his heart out to help his team clinch the title and finish his career on a high note. "For me, it's the last World Cup I'm going to play for India & that is my motivation. Like, you know, to leave everything out there. And of course, the goal is absolutely to win the World Cup, and whatever it takes, I'm absolutely ready," Kohli said. Kohli has had a remarkable journey in the ODI World Cups so far. The legendary right-hander is the second most successful batter after Sachin Tendulkar in the ODI World Cup history. Virat Kohli only behind Sachin Tendulkar in ODI World CupsStatistically, Sachin Tendulkar is still the most successful batter in World Cups, with Kohli following him at number two. Virat Kohli has already broken Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most ODI hundreds and needs 16 tons to go past him for the most international centuries. Meanwhile, as the 2027 World Cup will be his last for the Indian team, here are the major records that Kohli needs to surpass Tendulkar in ODI World Cups. 1. Virat Kohli needs 484 runs to go past Tendulkar and register most runs in World CupsCurrently, Sachin Tendulkar is the highest run-scorer in World Cup history with 2278 runs in 44 innings at an average of 56.95 and a strike rate of 88.98. Virat Kohli is placed second with 1795 runs at an average of 59.83 and a strike rate of 88.20. Thus, Kohli needs 484 runs in the 2027 World Cup to eclipse Tendulkar's tally and register the most runs in the tournament's history. Also Read: Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli vs Joe Root- Century Race Timeline From Debut2. Virat Kohli only 2 hundreds away from breaking Tendulkar's century tally in World CupsSachin Tendulkar showcased remarkable consistency in ODI World Cups. The God of Cricket slammed six hundreds in 44 innings across six World Cups, with the 1992 and 2007 editions being the ones where he couldn't breach the three-figure mark. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has scored five hundreds across four World Cups, and failed to do so only in the 2019 edition. So, Kohli needs two centuries to break Tendulkar's tally of World Cup hundreds. If India qualify for the final and Kohli stays fit and plays all matches, he will get 13 games to score these two hundreds and surpass Tendulkar on the elite list. 3. Virat Kohli needs 5 fifty-plus scores to register most fifty-plus scores in ODI World CupsSachin Tendulkar finished his career with 21 fifty-plus scores, the most in ODI World Cup history. Virat Kohli has already slammed 17 fifty-plus scores, including 5 hundreds and 12 fifties. So, if he manages five fifty-plus scores in the 2027 World Cup, he'll be able to overtake Tendulkar and set the record for the most fifty-plus scores in the tournament. Also Read: IND vs WI Live Streaming, Live Telecast- Where To West Indies Tour Of India 1st ODI 2026?
