Kohli hit his 47th ODI century against Pakistan in Asia Cup.
He made 122* against Pakistan, as India posted 356/2 in 50 overs with KL Rahul also slamming 111* and adding unbeaten 233 runs for third wicket.
Kohli now needs only three more centuries to break Tendulkar’s record and become the first batter in ODI history to reach 50 centuries mark.
"Virat Kohli looks in great touch and has been batting exceptionally. Sachin Paaji has 49 and Virat has 47. I think he can get his fiftieth hundred in the India-Australia series, batting at No. 3. There are a lot of overs as well and we know he loves to play against Australia. So, I would say yes, he can break Tendulkar's record.
He's been really enjoying his batting and seems to be in a really good headspace after the birth of his daughter and a partner who constantly supports him. Also, the way he's been monitoring his cricket and fitness as always. I am sure Virat is only thinking about defeating Australia 3-0 and not about Paaji's record," Suresh Raina said on JioCinema.
Raina also spoke about Kohli's mindset and his performances.
"I spoke to Virat in Amsterdam when he was with his family. He seemed to be enjoying himself and needed a break from cricket. He's been enjoying his batting and has been giving good advice to the youngsters as well, as you can see with KL Rahul. I think even Sachin Paaji will be really happy. It's amazing how, in this current era, he has managed to become the first batter to score thirteen thousand runs and also take into account his exceptional run ratio.
Also, I think for any athlete it's important to have peace of mind. One might score a hundred today and get out for a duck tomorrow, but Kohli always stays the same, very similar to Paaji. Earlier, our god of cricket was Sachin Paaji with his impeccable feats on the pitch and it's amazing to see how Virat has carried that brand of cricket and that legacy forward. Whenever there is a pressure situation, Virat plays with his heart out and lets the bat do the talking," Raina added.