Virat Kohli is often regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in the modern era and has carved a niche with his unparalleled batting abilities and leadership. Aggressive style of play, commitment to fitness, and his ability to perform under pressure has defined Indian cricket on international circuits. He inspires millions as he traveled from a passionate young cricketer to becoming an international icon.
Personal Profile
Full Name: Virat Kohli
Born on: November 5, 1988
Birth Place: Delhi, India
Country: India
Role: Batting
Batting Style: Right-Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm medium
Batting Career
Test Cricket
Matches: 118
Innings: 201
Not Out: 12
Runs: 9,040
Highest Score: 254
Average: 47.83
Balls faced: 16,212
Strike Rate: 55.76
Centuries: 29
Half-Centuries: 31
Fours: 1,012
Sixes: 28
Kohli’s Test career showcases his adaptability to all conditions, whether playing on home soil or facing hostile bowling attacks overseas. His memorable innings of 254 against South Africa in 2019 stands out as a display of sheer dominance and class. He has been a vital figure in India’s success in Test cricket, particularly in ensuring overseas victories.
One-Day Internationals (ODIs)
Matches: 295
Innings: 283
Not Out: 44
Runs: 13,906
Highest Score: 183
Mean= 58.18
Balls Face: 14,866
Strike Rate: 93.54
Centuries: 50
Half-Centuries: 72
Four: 1,302
Sixes: 151
The “Chase Master,” Kohli’s unmatched ability to win matches under pressure is well known. One such instance was when he smashed a 183 against Pakistan during the 2012 Asia Cup, which has always been celebrated as one of the most iconic innings in the history of ODI. At 50 centuries in ODIs, he remains second for the most centuries scored in that format.
T20 Internationals (T20I)
Matches: 125
Innings: 117
Not Out: 31
Runs: 4,188
Highest Score: 122
Average: 48.69
Balls Faced: 3,056
Strike Rate: 137.04
Centuries: 1
Half-Centuries: 38
Fours: 369
Sixes: 124
In the shortest format of the game, Kohli has established himself as one of the most consistent performers. His unbeaten 122 against Afghanistan is testimony to his acceleration when needed and holding an innings. He has been a crucial force behind India’s success in the T20 with consistent run-scoring.
T20 (Total)
Matches: 399
Overs: 382
Not Out: 71
Races: 12,886
Highest Score: 122
Average: 41.43
Balls faced: 9,602
Strike Rate: 134.2
Centuries: 9
Half-Centuries: 97
Four: 1,144
Sixes: 416
Kohli’s performances in T20 leagues, especially the Indian Premier League (IPL), have further bolstered his reputation as a T20 legend. He is the highest run-scorer in IPL history, and his ability to perform consistently under high-pressure games remains unmatched.
List A
Matches: 329
Innings: 316
Not Out: 47
Races: 15,348
Maximum Marks: 183
Average: 57.05
Balls faced: 16,402
Strike Rate: 93.57
Centuries: 54
Half-Centuries: 80
Four: 1,466
Sixes: 175
First-Class Cricket
Matches: 150
Innings: 249
Not Out: 19
Runs: 11,289
Highest Score: 254
Mean= 49.08
Balls Faced: 20,115
Strike Rate: 56.12
Centuries: 36
Half-Centuries: 39
Fours: 1,325
Sixes: 43
Bowling Career
Test Cricket
Matches: 118
Innings: 11
Balls bowled :175
Above: 29.1
Concessions Run: 84
Wickets: 0
Economy: 2.88
Kohli has rarely contributed with the ball in Test matches, but it shows he is willing to step up when needed. His occasional breakthroughs have been valuable at times.
One-Day Internationals (ODI)
Matches: 295
Innings: 50
Balls Bowled: 662
Overs: 110.2
Runs Allocated: 680
Wickets: 5
Best bowling figures: 1 wkt
Economy: 6.16
Average: 136
Strike Rate: 132.4
Kohli has bowled important overs in such situations while being an occasional part-time bowler for ODIs. Although the primary goal is batting, he was willing to handle bowling duty, which reveals his overall versatility.
T20 Internationals (T20I)
Matches: 125
Innings: 13
Balls Bowled: 152
Over: 25.2
Runs Given: 204
Wickets: 4
Economy: 8.05
Average: 51
Strike Rate: 38
T20 (Total)
Matches: 399
Innings: 45
Balls Bowled: 460
Above: 76.4
Runs Allowed: 667
Wickets: 8
Economy: 8.7
Average: 83.37
Strike Rate: 57.5
List A
Matches: 329
Innings: 57
Balls Bowled: 726
Over: 121
Runs Conceded: 741
Wickets: 5
Economy: 6.12
First-Class Cricket
Matches: 150
Innings: 25
Balls Bowled: 643
Over: 107.1
Runs Scored: 338
Wickets: 3
Economy: 3.15
Legacy
Virat Kohli transcends just statistics. As a leader of Indian cricket, he brought to the side an era of fitness and professionalism and led the side through a long period, changing the side into a champion outfit, at least for some time in Test cricket, particularly. His relentless push for excellence with consistent performance makes him one of the greatest cricketers of all times in the game. However, the philanthropy of which Kohli has been also an icon transcends generations to inspire the next wave of young sportsmen.
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