Virat Kohli – Runs, Records & Captaincy have defined his legacy as one of the greatest cricketers of all time. Known for his aggressive batting, unmatched consistency, and leadership qualities, Kohli has set numerous records in all formats of the game. From dominating international cricket with his incredible run-scoring ability to leading India to historic victories, Kohli’s impact on Indian cricket is unparalleled.
🏆 Virat Kohli’s Career Highlights
- Born: November 5, 1988 (Delhi, India)
- Debut: ODI – August 18, 2008 | Test – June 20, 2011 | T20I – June 12, 2010
- Captaincy: India’s captain in all formats (2017-2021)
- Nicknames: King Kohli, Run Machine
📊 Virat Kohli’s Run-Scoring Records
Kohli is among the highest run-scorers in international cricket across all formats:
- Tests: 8,848+ runs in 111+ matches | 29 centuries | Highest Score: 254*
- ODIs: 13,848+ runs in 292+ matches | 50 centuries | Highest Score: 183
- T20Is: 4,008+ runs in 115+ matches | Highest Score: 122*
- IPL: 7,263+ runs in 237+ matches | Most runs in a single IPL season (973 runs, 2016)
🌟 Notable Records & Achievements
- Fastest to 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, and 12,000 ODI runs
- Most centuries in ODIs (50) surpassing Sachin Tendulkar
- 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Winner
- 2013 Champions Trophy Winner
- Led India to first-ever Test series win in Australia (2018-19)
- Most successful Indian Test captain (40 wins in 68 matches)
🏅 Virat Kohli’s Captaincy Legacy
Kohli transformed the Indian team with his fearless approach, fitness standards, and aggressive mindset. His captaincy achievements include:
- Test cricket: 40 wins in 68 matches (most for an Indian captain)
- ODI cricket: Led India to multiple bilateral series wins
- T20I cricket: Dominated ICC rankings with consistent performances
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