Virat Kohli celebrates his 49th One Day International (ODI) century, matching the record set by Sachin Tendulkar, during the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 match against South Africa. This impressive century came on his 35th birthday and helped India secure a total of 326/6 in the first innings.
From his early days in cricket, Virat Kohli has consistently amazed fans and experts with his exceptional batting skills. He led India to a U19 World Cup victory in 2008 and made his international debut in the same year. Since then, he has broken numerous records, chased runs, and single-handedly won matches, establishing himself as one of the greatest cricketers in the world.
In Test cricket, Virat has represented India in 111 matches, scoring 8,676 runs at an average of 49.29. He has achieved 29 centuries and 29 fifties, with his best score being an unbeaten 254*. His incredible performance places him as India’s fifth-highest scorer in Tests, with Sachin Tendulkar holding the top position with 15,921 runs.
Furthermore, Virat Kohli’s captaincy achievements are remarkable. He is India’s most successful Test captain, with a record of 40 wins, 17 losses, and 11 draws in 68 games. Under his leadership, India has secured five successive ICC World Test Championship maces, establishing their dominance in the format.
When it comes to One Day Internationals, Virat’s run-chasing abilities are exceptional. He has scored 5,786 runs at an average of 90.40 in 102 matches during successful run chases. This includes 23 centuries and 25 fifties in 96 innings. Virat also holds the record for being the fastest to achieve milestones from 8,000 to 13,000 ODI runs.
In T20 Internationals, Virat has scored 4,008 runs in 115 matches and 107 innings, with an average of 52.73. He has achieved one century and 37 fifties, with his highest score being 122*. He holds the record for being the highest run-scorer in T20Is and has received the most “Man of the Match” (15) and “Man of the Series” (seven) awards in the format.
In total, across all formats of international cricket, Virat has played 514 matches and scored 26,209 runs at an average of 54.03. He has achieved 78 centuries and 136 fifties. He is the fourth-highest run-getter in international cricket and the second-highest for India, with Sachin Tendulkar leading the list.
Virat’s performances in ICC tournaments have also been remarkable. In Cricket World Cup matches, he has scored 1,472 runs in 33 matches at an average of 54.51, including three centuries and 10 fifties. He ranks as the fourth-highest run-getter in the history of the tournament, with Sachin Tendulkar holding the top spot.
Additionally, Virat holds the record for being the highest run-scorer in T20 World Cups. In 27 matches and 25 innings, he has scored 1,141 runs at an average of 81.50, with 14 fifties. Notably, he has displayed exceptional batting performances in successful T20 World Cup run-chases, averaging 518 with seven fifties.
In the ICC Champions Trophy, Virat has scored 529 runs in 13 matches, with an average of 88.16, including a best score of 96 and five fifties. Across 73 ICC event matches, he has scored 3,142 runs in 70 innings, boasting an average of 66.85, with three centuries and 29 fifties.
Virat has also been an integral part of the Indian cricket team, contributing to their victory in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
Virat Kohli’s consistent brilliance, exceptional records, and numerous achievements establish him as one of the greatest ambassadors of cricket. His recent century in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 serves as yet another testament to his extraordinary skill and impact on the game.
(With text input from ANI)
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