Indian cricket's 'run machine' and legendary batsman, Virat Kohli, is celebrating his 37th birthday today, November 5, 2025, while born in Delhi on November 5, 1988, Kohli has etched his name in the annals of cricket history with an array of records and has consistently been one of India's most prolific match-winners. While he has retired from T20I and Test formats, his dominance in One Day International (ODI) cricket remains unwavering, where he continues to be the backbone of the Indian team. His recent innings of 74 runs against Australia in a Sydney ODI served as a testament that age has not diminished his passion or his ability to perform at the highest level.
A Career of Unparalleled Dominance
Virat Kohli's illustrious career is a testament to his exceptional talent, dedication, and consistency across all formats of the game. He has represented India in 123 Tests, 305 ODIs, and 125 T20I matches. In Test cricket, he amassed 9,230 runs, including 30 centuries. His ODI record is even more staggering, with 14,255 runs and a record 51 centuries. In T20 Internationals, he scored over 4,000 runs. Throughout his journey, he has shattered numerous records, showcasing his incredible batting prowess and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Test Cricket Legacy
In Test cricket, Virat Kohli has established several Indian records. He holds the record for the most double centuries by an Indian batsman, with 7 to his name. On top of that, he also holds the distinction of scoring the most double centuries as a Test captain, again with 7, while kohli is recognized as India's most successful Test captain, leading the team to 40 victories in 68 matches. His impressive home Test win percentage of 77. 41% underscores his effective leadership, while upon his retirement from Test cricket, he had accumulated a total of 9,230 runs from 123 matches, at an average of 46. 85.
ODI Prowess and Record-Breaking Feats
Virat Kohli's performance in One Day International cricket has been nothing short of extraordinary. He holds the record for the most centuries while chasing in ODIs, with 28 such tons, maintaining an exceptional average of 65. 5 in these innings. He's also the fastest player to reach 14,000 runs in ODIs. In the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup, he set a new record for the most runs in a single edition of the tournament, scoring an astounding 765 runs. With 51 ODI centuries, he holds the record for the. Most centuries by any player in the history of ODI cricket.
T20 International and Franchise Cricket Milestones
In the T20 International format, Virat Kohli was the first player to cross the 4,000-run mark. He also holds the record for the most runs in the ICC T20 World Cup, with 1292 runs. His dominance in T20Is is further highlighted by his 7 'Man of the Series' awards, which is a record. His impact extends to the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he's the only player to have scored over 8,000 runs. He has the most 50+ scores in IPL history, with 71, surpassing David Warner's record in 2025. Kohli has also hit the most fours in IPL (771), breaking Shikhar Dhawan's record, and has over 1,000 boundaries in total. He holds the record for the most runs in a single IPL season, with 973 runs. Also, he's the only player to have played all 18 seasons for a single team, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and has played 267 matches for RCB. He's also the third player, after Chris Gayle and KL Rahul, to score 600+ runs in three consecutive IPL seasons (2023-2025). He holds the record for the most 50+ scores in winning IPL matches, achieving this feat 8 times.
Overall International Records and Accolades
Across all international formats, Virat Kohli ranks third in terms of total runs, having accumulated 27,673 runs in 553 matches, while he's the first player to score over 20,000 international runs in a single decade (2010-2019). With a total of 82 international centuries (30 in Tests, 51 in ODIs, and 1 in T20Is), he stands second in the list of most international centuries. He's the only Indian cricketer to have achieved the No, while 1 ranking in all three formats of the game. Also, he has taken over 300 catches in international cricket.
Virat Kohli led India to victory in the Under-19 World Cup in 2008 as captain, while he also has 5 ICC trophy wins to his name. In the Champions Trophy 2025, he was India's highest run-scorer with 747 runs, while his individual brilliance has been recognized with numerous accolades, including being named 'ICC Cricketer of the Year' three times (2017, 2018, 2023). He was also honored as the ICC 'Men's Player of the Decade' for the period 2010-2020. In international cricket, he has won 69 'Man of the Match' awards and 21 'Man of the Series' awards, underscoring his consistent match-winning contributions, while virat Kohli's career is undoubtedly one of the most illustrious chapters in cricket history, and on his 37th birthday, we celebrate these incredible records that define his legendary status.
