Not long after his debut, Virat Kohli took the world of the cricket by storm, revolutionizing the game with his unprecedented talent and unquenchable ambition. As an Indian cricketer born on November 05, 1988, in Delhi, Kohli has been one of the leading players of his generation, wielding his bat with the precision of a surgeon. From his victory as a captain of India’s Under-19 team in the 2008 World Cup to being appointed the senior team’s captain, Kohli’s journey is reminiscent of a series of victories. Moreover, his impressive number of runs includes playing for India, Delhi, and Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL.
In the IPL, Kohlis association with the Royal Challengers Bangalore is legendary. He stands as the only player to feature in every season for a single team, a testament to his loyalty and commitment. With 7263 runs under his belt, he holds the record for the highest run-scorer in IPL history.
Virat Kohli’s Cricketing Career: A Glance at the Numbers
– Test Matches:
– Matches: 113
– Runs: 8,848
– Highest Score: 254*
– Average: 49.15
– Centuries: 29
– Fifties: 30
– One-Day Internationals (ODIs):
– Matches: 292
– Runs: 13,848
– Highest Score: 183
– Average: 58.67
– Centuries: 50
– Fifties: 72
– Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is):
– Matches: 117
– Runs: 4,037
– Highest Score: 122*
– Average: 51.75
– Centuries: 1
– Fifties: 37
– Overall Career Averages:
– Test Matches: Batting Average – 49.15
– ODIs: Batting Average – 58.67
– T20Is: Batting Average – 51.75
– In Host Countries:
– In Australia: Runs – 3,426
– In Bangladesh: Runs – 1,628
– In England: Runs – 2,637
– In India: Runs – 11,989
– In New Zealand: Runs – 953
– In South Africa: Runs – 1,939
– In Sri Lanka: Runs – 4,018
– In Team Innings:
– 1st Team Innings: Runs – 24,016
– 2nd Team Innings: Runs – 2,717
– In Match Innings:
– 1st Match Innings: Runs – 11,150
– 2nd Match Innings: Runs – 12,866
– By Year (2024):
– Matches: 3
– Runs: 87
– Highest Score: 46
– Average: 21.75
– By Season (2023/24):
– Matches: 16
– Runs: 1,022
– Highest Score: 117
– Average: 68.13
With his ambitions and remarkable skills, Kohli will remain one of the most formidable cricketers of his time, as well as one of the most influential in cricket’s history. His leadership outside of the field led to India becoming one of the most strategic teams during his captaincy, culminating in a victory in Australia. Virat Kohli is redefining the game with his every match, presenting a constant challenge to millions of aspiring cricketers across the globe.
