Virat Kohli's Unbreakable Records
On his birthday, let's explore nine of Virat Kohli's incredible records that seem nearly impossible to surpass
First Ball Wicket in International Cricket
Virat Kohli is the first cricketer in the world to take a wicket without bowling a legal delivery. During a match against England in 2011, his first over as a bowler led to an lbw dismissal of England's Kevin Pietersen on the very first ball he bowled, without a legal delivery
Captain with seven Test Double Centuries
As a captain, Virat Kohli has scored seven double centuries in Test cricket, a record unmatched by any other player. He achieved this feat against Sri Lanka, West Indies, New Zealand, England, Bangladesh, and South Africa
Fastest Batsman to 10,000 ODI Runs
Virat Kohli holds the record for being the fastest to reach 10,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), achieving this milestone in just 205 innings.
Most Centuries in Run Chases
Kohli is often referred to as the "Chase Master" for his remarkable ability to score centuries in run chases. He has scored 27 centuries (still counting) while chasing, setting a record in this category.
Highest Run Scorer in Successful ODI Chases
Virat Kohli has scored the most runs in successful run chases in ODIs. He has accumulated 5786 runs while chasing down targets, with an outstanding average of 42.78
Most Test Wins as an Indian Captain
With 40 Test victories as a captain, Virat Kohli holds the record for the most Test wins by an Indian captain. His leadership has been instrumental in India's Test cricket success.
Best Average in T20 World Cups
In T20 World Cup matches, Virat Kohli boasts the best batting average of 81.50. He has consistently delivered outstanding performances on the world stage.
Most Runs in a Single IPL Season
Virat Kohli set a record by scoring the most runs in a single Indian Premier League (IPL) season, amassing 973 runs during the 2016 season. With an average of 81.08, he notched up 4 centuries and 7 half-centuries during the season.