Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is a prominent Indian cricketer born on November 5, 1988. He is a right-handed batsman and has previously served as the captain of the India national team. Currently, he plays for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL and for Delhi in Indian domestic cricket. Widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time, he holds the record for scoring the most runs in T20 internationals and in the IPL. In 2020, he was named the male cricketer of the decade by the International Cricket Council. Kohli has played a crucial role in India's numerous successes, including their victory in the 2011 World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy.
Personal Information:
Name: Virat Kohli
Date of Birth: 05 November 1988 (age 34)
Place of Birth: Delhi
Height: 175cm
Cricketing Profile:
Batting Style: Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm Medium
International Debut:
Test Debut Date: 20 June 2011
ODI Debut Date: 18 August 2008
T20 Debut Date: 12 June 2010
Cricketing Performance:
Batting and Fielding Statistics:
Test Matches:
Matches Played: 108
Innings Batted: 183
Not Outs: 11
Runs Scored: 8416
Highest Score: 254* against South Africa
Hundreds Scored: 28
Fifties Scored: 28
Fours Hit: 941
Sixes Hit: 24
Batting Average: 48.93
Batting Strike Rate: 55.32
Catches Taken: 109
Stumpings: 0
Ducks Scored: 14
Runs per Over: 2
One Day Internationals (ODIs):
Matches Played: 273
Innings Batted: 264
Not Outs: 40
Runs Scored: 12844
Highest Score: 183 against Pakistan
Hundreds Scored: 46
Fifties Scored: 64
Fours Hit: 1209
Sixes Hit: 137
Batting Average: 57.33
Batting Strike Rate: 93.72
Catches Taken: 141
Stumpings: 0
Ducks Scored: 12
Runs per Over: N/A
World Cup:
Matches Played: 26
Innings Batted: 26
Not Outs: 4
Runs Scored: 1030
Highest Score: 107 against Pakistan
Hundreds Scored: 2
Fifties Scored: 6
Fours Hit: 91
Sixes Hit: 5
Batting Average: 46.81
Batting Strike Rate: 86.70
Catches Taken: 14
Stumpings: 0
Ducks Scored: 1
Runs per Over: N/A
Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is):
Matches Played: 115
Innings Batted: 107
Not Outs: 31
Runs Scored: 4008
Highest Score: 122* against Afghanistan
Hundreds Scored: 1
Fifties Scored: 37
Fours Hit: 356
Sixes Hit: 117
Batting Average: 52.73
Batting Strike Rate: 137.96
Catches Taken: 50
Stumpings: 0
Ducks Scored: 6
Runs per Over: N/A
Champions League (CL):
Matches Played: 15
Innings Batted: 14
Not Outs: 3
Runs Scored: 424
Highest Score: 84* against New South Wales
Hundreds Scored: 0
Fifties Scored: 2
Fours Hit: 45
Sixes Hit: 14
Batting Average: 38.54
Batting Strike Rate: 150.35
Catches Taken: 10
Stumpings: 0
Ducks Scored: 0
Runs per Over: N/A
Indian Premier League (IPL):
Matches Played: 223
Innings Batted: 215
Not Outs: 32
Runs Scored: 6624
Highest Score: 113 against Punjab Kings
Hundreds Scored: 5
Fifties Scored: 44
Fours Hit: 578
Sixes Hit: 218
Batting Average: 36.19
Batting Strike Rate: 129.14
Catches Taken: 93
Stumpings: 0
Ducks Scored: 9
Runs per Over: N/A
Virat Kohli, popularly known as the 'King', has an unparalleled batting record that distinguishes him from other cricketers around the world. His aggressive playing style and unmatched skill make him a fan favorite.
From a young age, Kohli dreamed of representing his country in cricket. He started with the India under-19 team in 2006 and led them to a World Cup win in 2008. He then made his senior international debut against Sri Lanka in August 2008, and has since then scored over 35 one-day hundreds and numerous other notable performances, including a high-score of 183 against Pakistan in 2012. He currently has an average of more than 50 in 50-over cricket.
Kohli's performance in the five-day game is equally impressive. In 59 Tests, he has an average of over 50 and has made 17 centuries and 14 fifties. As of January 2019, he was the #1 ranked batsman in both the ODI and Test formats.
Kohli's talent with the bat is matched by his abilities as a captain in all three forms of the game. Although he is yet to win a major tournament as captain, his team has consistently held the #1 world ranking in both Test and ODI cricket. He has the highest Test Match winning percentage as an Indian captain, and his most recent victory was a 2-1 series win against Australia, the first ever Indian series win on Australian soil.
