Virat Kohli Turns 33: Here Are His Top Records That Show What An Enigma The Indian Captain Is
India's cricket team captain Virat Kohli celebrates his 33rd birthday today. India has always produced some fine cricketing talents but Virat Kohli stands out. He breaks record as if they don't exist in the first place and likewise continues to be an even better sportsperson off the field.
Virat Kohli, India's cricket team captain is celebrating his 33rd birthday today. India has always produced some fine cricketing talents but Virat Kohli stands out. He breaks record as if they don't exist in the first place and likewise continues to be an even better sportsperson off the field.
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Since, making his debut in 2008, Kohli has played 254 ODIs, 96 Tests, and 92 T20Is for the Indian team. He has several records in all the formats and is the only batter to have a 50-plus average in all three formats of the game at the same time.
On his birthday, we look at some of his finest records he has broken:
Most hundreds against one team
Kohli has 9 centuries to his name against West Indies. In the 39 matches, he has scored 2235 runs averageing 72.09 with a highest score of 157*. Not only that, he has even scored 11 fifties.
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Most player-of-the-series awards in T20Is (7)
Of the total 93 matches and 38 series he has played, Kohli has been adjudged the player-of-the-series 7 times which is a record. Pakistan's Babar Azam is second with 5 awards to his name.
Most T20I runs
Kohli loves to score runs and his T20I statistic adds credence to this. He has scored 3225 runs which is the highest in the shorter format of the game. He even averages 52.01.
Batting fastest career runs
Kohli is fastest to 8000 runs (175 games), 9000 runs (194 games), 10000 runs (205 games), 11000 runs (222 games) and 12000 runs (242 games).
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Most fifties in career (T20Is)
In T20Is, Kohli has 29 half-centuries to his name. He is followed by Rohit Sharma with 27 half-centuries.
Wishes pour in for Kohli
From ICC, BCCI to former and present cricketers, all posted their birthday messages for the talismanic captain.
Always smiling ?
¡ª ICC (@ICC) November 5, 2021
Happy birthday to India captain Virat Kohli.
Will he get a win tonight as a present?#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/8aZKj8Lqgn
23,159 intl. runs & going strong ?
¡ª BCCI (@BCCI) November 5, 2021
Most Test wins as Indian captain ?
2011 World Cup & 2013 Champions Trophy-winner ? ?
Wishing @imVkohli - #TeamIndia captain & one of the best modern-day batsmen - a very happy birthday. ??
Let's relive his fine ton in pink-ball Test ?
Tough times don¡¯t last long, tough people do. A once in a generation player , wishing @imVkohli a very happy birthday and a great year ahead. #HappyBirthdayViratKohli pic.twitter.com/a8Ysq9ff9v
¡ª Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 5, 2021
A very happy birthday to @imVkohli .Wishing you love, success and great health in the times to come. #HappyBirthdayViratKohli
¡ª VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 5, 2021
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