Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is an Indian batsman and former all-format captain regarded as one of the greatest modern batters, holding the record for most centuries in ODI cricket (51) and second-most international centuries overall (85).

Virat Kohli's ODI batting average of 58.07 across 295 matches — the highest by any batsman across 200 or more ODI innings — places him in a category of his own in limited-overs cricket, and his record of 54 centuries across Tests and ODIs makes him the most consistently prolific run-scorer of the modern era. He made his ODI debut in 2008 aged 19. His ODI record: 13,000+ runs in 295 matches at 58.07 average — the highest by any batsman across 200+ ODI innings — with 54 centuries and 79 half-centuries. His Test record: 9,230 runs in 123 matches at 46.85 with 30 centuries. He plays for Delhi domestically and captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. He captained India across all formats from 2014 to 2022 — winning the ICC Test Championship in 2023. He is the only player in cricket history to average over 50 in both Tests and ODIs across a complete career. His 254 not out against South Africa in 2019 is his highest Test score. He scored 5 centuries in the 2018 England Test series — an exceptional return on a difficult tour. He was ICC ODI Player of the Decade for 2011–2020. His conversion rate of fifties into hundreds is the highest in Test cricket history. He retired from T20 internationals in 2024 after India's World Cup victory, one of his final landmark moments in international cricket. Kohli's record of eight Player of the Match awards at T20 World Cups remained unmatched through the 2026 edition, in which India claimed a record third title.

Kohli is known for his aggressive and technically sound batting style, combining classical strokeplay with modern shot-making. He excels in chasing targets and is particularly strong through the covers and mid-wicket region. His fitness, intensity, and ability to perform under pressure make him one of the most complete batsmen in world cricket.

Kohli transformed the fitness and professional standards of Indian cricket, inspiring a generation of players to adopt more rigorous training regimens. His consistent run-scoring across all formats has set new benchmarks for modern batting.

• 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup winner
• 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup winner
• ICC Cricketer of the Year multiple times
• most ODI centuries in history (54)