INDIA CRICKETKohli Eyes Another Milestone in Australia Series
Virat Kohli heads into the high-stakes bilateral series with major historical run milestones within touching distance Down Under.
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Virat Kohli
VIRATKOHLI
Run Machine | Chase Master | Inspiration
#18“I just love the process.”
Player Info
Virat Kohli • Personal details & role
Full NameVirat Kohli
Date of Birth5 November 1988
Birth PlaceDelhi, India
RoleRight-handed Batter
Batting StyleRight-hand bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm medium
Height1.75 m
Jersey Number#18
Social Presence
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Career Overview Statistics
MATCHES
550
RUNS
26,733
AVERAGE
57.3
100s
80
50s
139
HIGHEST
183
Career Stats
Virat KohliRecent Form (Last 5 Innings)
Most recent international batting scores (latest on left)
Avg: 63.0
103*Inn 1
67Inn 2
45Inn 3
12Inn 4
88Inn 5
Career Milestones
2008
ODI Debut
Debuted for India vs Sri Lanka in Dambulla at age 19 after leading U-19 World Cup victory.
2011
World Cup Winner
Crucial contributor in India’s ICC Cricket World Cup triumph, scoring a century on debut vs BAN.
2013
ICC ODI Player of the Year
Cemented status as world’s premier white-ball chaser during Champions Trophy title campaign.
2016
Peak T20 Run-Scoring Era
Historic season with 973 IPL runs and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament.
2017
ICC Cricketer of the Year
Received Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy following dominant multi-format series across the globe.
2018
Reached No. 1 in Test Rankings
Became world’s top Test batter after masterclass tours of South Africa, England, and Australia.
2022
71st International Century
Ended three-year wait with majestic 122* vs Afghanistan in Asia Cup T20.
2023
Surpassed 26,000 International Runs
Broke Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record with 50th ODI century at Wankhede during World Cup.
Awards & Achievements
Honors and major career distinctions
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ICC Cricketer of the Year
2017, 2018Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy
Highest global individual honor in cricket across all formats.
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ICC ODI Player of the Year
2012, 2017, 2018, 2023ICC Awards
Four-time winner, an all-time record in international cricket.
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Arjuna Award
2013Government of India
National sports recognition for outstanding sporting performance.
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Padma Shri
2017Civilian Honor
India’s fourth-highest civilian award for sporting distinction.
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Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna
2018Supreme Sports Honor
India’s highest sporting honor bestowed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs.
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Major ODI Run Milestones
2017–2023World Record
Fastest batsman in history to reach 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, 12,000 and 13,000 ODI runs.
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Captaincy Achievements
2014–2022Leadership Milestone
Most successful Indian Test captain with 40 wins in 68 matches (58.8% win rate).
Current Teams
Squad affiliations for Virat Kohli
Latest News on Virat Kohli
INDIA CRICKET
ANALYSISRohit Sharma on Kohli's Influence in Dressing Room
India skipper emphasizes how Kohli’s relentless training work ethic continues to inspire the generation of young white-ball talents.
5 hours ago4 min read
DEEP DIVEWhy Virat Kohli is Still India's Most Important Player
Deep statistical breakdown analyzing middle-overs mastery, strike rotation against spin, and high-pressure chase execution.
8 hours ago5 min read
MILESTONESKohli Crosses 26,000 International Runs
A comprehensive retrospective celebrating the modern master’s journey through 550 international matches for India.
1 day ago4 min read
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