Virat Kohli

Personal Information

NameVirat Kohli
NationalityindIndia
PositionBatsman
Batting StyleRight hand Bat
Bowling StyleRight arm Medium
Playing RoleTop order Batter
IPL TeamRoyal Challengers Bangalore
Marriage StatusMarried
International DebutIndia (2008—present)
T20i International DebutZimbabwe vs India at Harare - June 12, 2010
Test International DebutWest Indies vs India at Kingston - June 20 - 23, 2011
One Day International DebutSri Lanka vs India at Dambulla - August 18, 2008
Wife NameAnushka Sharma
Born atDelhi
Current TeamIndia National Cricket Team, RCB
BirthdayNovember 9, 1988
Age36

Career Information

Virat Kohli: The Modern Cricket Maestro

Virat Kohli, born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, India, is a right-handed batsman renowned for his aggressive play and consistency. Debuting internationally in 2008, he has cemented his place among cricket’s elite.

Cricket Career & Stats

  • Test Matches: Kohli has played 113 Tests, scoring 8,848 runs at an average of 49.15, including 29 centuries.
  • ODI Career: In 292 ODIs, he amassed 13,848 runs, averaging 58.67, with 50 centuries.
  • T20I Matches: Over 125 T20Is, Kohli accumulated 4,188 runs at an average of 48.69.
  • IPL Career: Representing Royal Challengers Bangalore since 2008, he has scored 6,411 runs in 223 matches, averaging 36.2, with five centuries. IPL 2025: Virat Kohli retained by RCB for staggering ₹21 crore.

Records & Achievements

  • Led India to victory in the 2008 U19 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup, 2013 Champions Trophy, and 2024 T20 World Cup.
  • First player to score 20,000 international runs in a decade.
  • Recipient of prestigious awards: Arjuna Award (2013), Padma Shri (2017), and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2018).

Lesser-Known Facts

  • Kohli’s nickname “Chikoo” was given by a coach during his junior cricket days.
  • He married Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma in 2017; the couple has a daughter and a son.

Virat Kohli’s journey from a young prodigy to a cricketing legend exemplifies dedication, skill, and passion.

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Batting Career Stats

SeasonTeamMatInnsRunsBallsSRHSBt.AveNO4s6s50s100s
Total-

Career Total

SeasonMatInnsRunsBallsSRHSBt.AveNO4s6s50s100s
IPL25225280046065131.9711338.6737705272558
ODI302289141801519093.3518358.114513251527451
T20I12511741883056137.04122* 48.6931369124381
Test12321092301660855.57254* 46.85131027303130
Total8028683560240919417.93672192.32126342657819890