Full Name
Virat Kohli
Nationality
India
Other Name
Chiku
Role
Batter
Birth Date
5 Nov 1988
Batting Style
Right Handed
Bowling Style
Right Arm
IPL Debut
2008
Team
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Virat Kohli, born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, is one of the most successful cricketers of recent times. Known for his flawless batting technique, fierce competitiveness, and unwavering dedication. Kohli has left a lasting impression on the cricket world. Kohli’s rise to cricket stardom began at a young age when he demonstrated immense potential as a talented batsman. He quickly advanced through the ranks of domestic cricket. Selectors were drawn to him because of his reliable performances. Kohli made his international debut for India in 2008 and has been a key member of the team in all formats since.
His never-ending hunger for runs and his capacity to perform well under duress are two of Kohli’s most distinctive qualities. His batting approach is defined by his wonderful timing, skillful strokeplay, and incredible consistency. Kohli’s habit of hitting hundreds of runs in pivotal moments has won him praise from both supporters and colleagues. As captain, Kohli has led the Indian cricket team with passion and determination. India has won multiple wars at home and overseas under his direction. Kohli’s tactical acumen and aggressive approach on the field have reshaped the team’s playing style and inspired a new generation of players.
Kohli is well-known off the field for his charitable work and dedication to social justice. His involvement in numerous charitable endeavors that empower less fortunate children and encourage environmental sustainability has been active. Kohli has a long list of accomplishments in cricket. He is the fastest batsman to score 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, and 11,000 runs in one-day international cricket (ODIs). Furthermore, he has the most hundreds of successful run-chases in the history of the format.
In the end, Virat Kohli has had a huge influence on the sport of cricket. His talent, determination, and leadership have made him a role model for young cricketers all over the world, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations.
IPL Career
Virat Kohli, captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has announced that he will step down after the 14th season. Kohli has led the RCB since 2013, winning 66 and losing 70 out of 140 matches. He will carry on playing for RCB in the future. Kohli was selected by RCB in the IPL draft ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction for INR 15 crore.
As one of the best cricket players in the world, Kohli is renowned for his ability to score large runs. The Indian squad that won the 2008 ICC Under-19 World Cup was captained by him. As an aggressive and expressive player on the field, Kohli embodies the modern-day cricketer. In 2008, he joined the RCB team, and in 2013, he was named captain. In 2016, Kohli won the Orange Cap and finished as the IPL’s leading run scorer. Until 2022, he was the highest-paid cricketer in the IPL, and he was the first to be retained by his team before the IPL 2018 Player Auction. The Bangalore franchise paid Rs 15.00 Cr for Virat Kohli’s services in the IPL Auction 2024. He scored 101 runs off 61 balls in his final IPL game, which he played against Gujarat in May 2023 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, India.
Batting and Fielding |
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Year | Mat | Inn | N.O. | Runs | HS | Avg | S/R | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST |
2023 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 639 | 101* | 53.25 | 139.82 | 2 | 6 | 65 | 16 | 13 | |
2022 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 341 | 73 | 22.73 | 115.99 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 8 | 9 | |
2021 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 405 | 72* | 28.92 | 119.46 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
2020 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 466 | 90* | 42.36 | 121.35 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
2019 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 464 | 100 | 33.14 | 141.46 | 1 | 2 | 46 | 13 | 5 | 0 |
2018 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 530 | 92* | 48.18 | 139.10 | 0 | 4 | 52 | 18 | 8 | 0 |
2017 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 308 | 64 | 30.80 | 122.22 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
2016 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 973 | 113 | 81.08 | 152.03 | 4 | 7 | 83 | 38 | 6 | 0 |
2015 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 505 | 82* | 45.90 | 130.82 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 23 | 7 | 0 |
2014 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 359 | 73 | 27.61 | 122.10 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 0 |
2013 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 634 | 99 | 45.28 | 138.73 | 0 | 6 | 64 | 22 | 7 | 0 |
2012 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 364 | 73* | 28.00 | 111.65 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
2011 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 557 | 71 | 46.41 | 121.08 | 0 | 4 | 55 | 16 | 7 | 0 |
2010 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 307 | 58 | 27.90 | 144.81 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
2009 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 246 | 50 | 22.36 | 112.32 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
2008 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 165 | 38 | 15.00 | 105.09 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
All IPL | 237 | 229 | 34 | 7,263 | 113 | 37.25 | 130.02 | 7 | 50 | 643 | 234 | 107 | 0 |
Bowling |
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Year | Mat | Inn | Ov | Runs | Wkts | AVG | Eco | Bst | 4w | 5w |
2023 | 14 | |||||||||
2022 | 16 | |||||||||
2021 | 15 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | |
2020 | 15 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | |
2019 | 14 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | |
2018 | 14 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | |
2017 | 10 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | |
2016 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0.00 | 13.00 | 0/13 | 0 | 0 |
2015 | 16 | 2 | 1.5 | 10 | 0 | 0.00 | 5.45 | 0/4 | 0 | 0 |
2014 | 14 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | |
2013 | 16 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | |
2012 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 0.00 | 16.33 | 0/13 | 0 | 0 |
2011 | 16 | 10 | 17 | 139 | 2 | 69.50 | 8.17 | 1/8 | 0 | 0 |
2010 | 16 | 4 | 5.2 | 50 | 0 | 0.00 | 9.37 | 0/1 | 0 | 0 |
2009 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 46 | 0 | 0.00 | 7.66 | 0/9 | 0 | 0 |
2008 | 13 | 4 | 7.4 | 61 | 2 | 30.50 | 7.95 | 2/25 | 0 | 0 |
All IPL | 237 | 26 | 41.5 | 368 | 4 | 92.00 | 8.80 | 2/25 | 0 | 0 |