Former captain of the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli, known as the “Chase Master” in world cricket, is celebrating his 37th birthday today, November 5th.
Sports News: Virat Kohli, counted among the greatest players in Indian cricket, is celebrating his 37th birthday today. On the cricket field, Kohli has achieved a stature that is a dream for any player, driven by his passion, fitness, and consistent performance.
Born in Delhi on November 5, 1988, Virat Kohli made his international cricket debut in 2008. Over the past 17 years, he has proven his mettle in every format of cricket. Today, he has become an inspiration not just for India, but for world cricket.
Virat Kohli has retired from T20 and Test cricket, but he is still scoring runs for Team India in the ODI format. His career boasts many records that will prove extremely difficult for future generations to break. Let's take a look at 5 unique records held by Virat Kohli that are etched in golden letters in cricket history.
1. Fastest to 10,000 ODI Runs (in fewest innings)
Virat Kohli's ODI career is renowned for his spectacular and consistent performance. He created history by completing 10,000 runs in just 205 innings. In doing so, he broke the record of the legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar, who achieved this milestone in 259 innings. Kohli's achievement showcases his consistency, fitness, and mental fortitude. Cricket analysts believe that breaking this record will be almost impossible in the coming years.
2. Most 50+ Scores in Run Chases
Virat Kohli is globally recognized as the “Chase Master”. Whenever India is chasing a target and Kohli is at the crease, the chances of victory automatically increase. In ODI cricket, Kohli has scored 50 runs or more 70 times while chasing targets — a world record. He has single-handedly led India to victory on numerous occasions, making him one of the most dependable batsmen in cricket history.
3. Most Runs in a Single Edition of the ODI World Cup
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 was the most magnificent tournament of Virat Kohli's career. In that World Cup, he scored 765 runs in 11 innings — the most runs by any batsman in a single World Cup edition. His average was 95.62, and he hit 3 centuries and 6 half-centuries. This performance not only propelled India to the final but also earned Kohli the “Player of the Tournament” title. This record is also likely to stand for many decades to come.
4. Most Double Centuries as Test Captain
When Virat Kohli took over the captaincy of the Indian team, Team India's standard in Test cricket reached new heights. He not only secured victories on foreign soil but also made history with his batting as captain. Kohli holds the record for scoring 7 double centuries as captain — a world record for any captain. His aggressive leadership and confidence gave Indian cricket a new identity.
5. Most Centuries in ODIs
In the 2023 World Cup semi-final, when Virat Kohli scored a magnificent century against New Zealand, he surpassed his idol Sachin Tendulkar. He became the batsman with the most centuries (51) in ODI cricket. Sachin's 49 centuries were long considered unbreakable, but Kohli crossed this milestone, establishing himself as a “century machine” in cricket history.
