Top 5 batsmen with best ‘innings per century’ ratio in international cricket
These five batters are known not just for incredible batting but the excellent consistency that they have showcased throughout the years.
1. Virat Kohli (India) – 7.36 innings per century
The Delhi-born batter comes in on top of the list with the best ratio of innings per century made in international cricket. Captain of the u-19 Indian team which won the ODI world cup in 2008, Kohli has had a spectacular career since then. Captained the Indian team for many years and that too to many successful series wins at home and away. Virat Kohli’s aggressive and do-or-die attitude has been the catalyst for India’s success and for his own personal success.
Kohli went through a period of some time without scoring a century, yet he still has the best ratio of 7.36 innings played per century made. This just emphasises the brilliant player he is and why he is the most consistent batter in the history of the game. Kohli has currently played 559 innings in international cricket while scoring 76 hundreds. Kohli sits 2nd in most centuries scored in international cricket, and he is one of few players to have scored hundreds in all forms of international cricket.
Kohli has some memorable centuries to his name, some of which include 183 vs Pakistan in 2012, 133 vs Sri Lanka in 2012, 123 vs Australia in 2018, and 153 vs South Africa in 2018. Kohli's biggest attribute is his hunger to score, something that propels him to achieve greatness in the sport. Kohli can proudly say he has scored ODI and Test centuries in all SENA countries. A true superstar and matchwinner Virat Kohli, and his glorious stats speak for themselves.
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