Virat Kohli at 37: Celebrating His Record-breaking Cricket Legacy
Virat Kohli has established himself as a cricket legend as he turns 37. The journey of the Delhi-born athlete is not just marked by runs and records, but by a remarkable consistency and a strong character that resonate with fans worldwide. His career reflects dedication, transforming pressures into success across different formats of the game.
Virat Kohli’s Record-Breaking Achievements
With a record full of milestones, Kohli’s contributions to cricket are unparalleled. Here are ten defining records that highlight his exceptional talent:
- Most ODI Centuries: Kohli holds the top spot with 51 centuries, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar.
- Highest Average Among 10,000-Run Scorers: He maintains the best average in ODIs, showcasing his reliability.
- Most Double Centuries by an Indian: Seven double centuries in Test cricket are a testament to his skill.
- Most Runs in a Single IPL Season: An impressive 973 runs in 2016 remain unmatched.
- Highest ICC Test Rating Points: Kohli achieved a remarkable 937 rating points, the highest for an Indian.
- Most Centuries in an Overseas Test Series: He scored four centuries during the 2014 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
- Consecutive Test Series Wins: As captain, he led India to nine successive Test series victories.
- Fastest to 10,000 ODI Runs: Kohli reached this milestone in just 205 innings.
- Fastest to 27,000 International Runs: He crossed this mark in only 594 innings.
- Successful Indian Test Captain Overseas: Kohli secured significant series wins in Australia, the West Indies, and Sri Lanka.
Career Statistics
Kohli’s career by the numbers is impressive:
- Matches Played: 553
- Innings Batted: 620
- Not Outs: 90
- Total Runs Scored: 27,673
- Batting Average: 52.21
- Highest Score: 254*
- Fours: 2,728
- Sixes: 306
- Centuries: 82
- Half-Centuries: 144
- Captaincy Wins: 137
Major Tournaments and Achievements
Kohli’s trophy cabinet includes several prestigious titles:
- 2008 U-19 World Cup Winner
- 2011 World Cup Champion
- 2013 Champions Trophy Winner
- 2023 Asia Cup Champion
- 2024 T20 World Cup Participant
Acknowledgments
His incredible journey is recognized with numerous awards:
- ICC Cricketer of the Decade (2011-2020)
- Padma Shri, Arjuna Award, Khel Ratna Award
- Man of the Match Awards: 69
- Man of the Series Awards: 21
Even at 37, Kohli remains a force in cricket. After a challenging start against Australia, he demonstrated resilience by scoring an unbeaten 74 in the series decider, proving why he is one of the greatest in the sport. His legacy continues to inspire countless aspiring cricketers around the globe.
