2 weeks Ago By Omair Pall
Exactly one year ago today, Virat Kohli celebrated his 35th birthday in the most memorable way possible, by scoring his 49th ODI century during the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India. Fast forward to November 5, 2024, and while Kohli reflects on another year of life, the challenges ahead are more intense than ever. With India gearing up for the tough Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia later this month, the coming weeks promise to test his skills like never before.
As one of the best modern-day cricketers, Kohli's name is already etched in history thanks to an impressive list of records that span all formats of the game. In T20 internationals, Kohli has cemented his place as the second-highest run-scorer, with a total of 4,188 runs, only behind his teammate Rohit Sharma, who has scored 4,231 runs. It's noteworthy that both Kohli and Sharma announced their retirements from T20Is after India’s World Cup victory earlier this year, bringing an end to an era of dominance in the shortest format.
5⃣3⃣8⃣ intl. matches & counting 👌 2⃣7⃣1⃣3⃣4⃣ intl. runs & counting 🙌 2⃣0⃣1⃣1⃣ ICC World Cup Winner 🏆 2⃣0⃣1⃣3⃣ ICC Champions Trophy Winner 🏆 2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣ ICC Men's T20 World Cup Winner 🏆 Here's wishing Virat Kohli - Former #TeamIndia Captain & one of the finest batters - a very.
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twitter.com/gh4p3EFCO9 — BCCI (@BCCI) November 5, 2024 Uss din laga tha ki yeh ladka aage ja ke kuch alag banega. Many happy returns of the day to the one and only - 👑 Virat Kohli.
pic.twitter.com/6tH8Ru9hTg — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 5, 2024 Kohli’s consistency in T20Is is further highlighted by his record of winning the most Player-of-the-Series awards in the format, seven in total.
This speaks volumes about his ability to perform under pressure and lead from the front in high-stakes moments. But his records don’t stop there. Kohli also holds the record for being the fastest to reach 13,000 runs in ODIs, achieving the milestone in just 267 innings, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who reached the mark in 321 innings.
No Virat Kohli fans will pass without liking this Post ❤️ #HappyBirthdayKingKohli #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/5FXcBLJDYB — Pranooth Gowda (@pranooth_mp) November 4, 2024 The title card for the Virat King Kohli's Biopic 👑💥🥵 #HappyBirthdayViratKohli #ViratKohlibirthday #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.
twitter.com/LgNqEdHYXJ — baddhakist_thelazyass (@MITHILVIRU) November 4, 2024 I bet that no Virat Kohli fan will pass without liking this. #HappyBirthdayViratKohli pic.
twitter.com/ixmHcFCSgE — Mufaddal Parody (@mufaddal_voira) November 4, 2024 Kohli’s dominance extends beyond ODIs, with another remarkable achievement: he shares the record with Pakistan’s Babar Azam for the most fifty-plus scores in T20Is, both having hit 39 half-centuries. In addition, Kohli holds the record for the most combined Player-of-the-Series awards across all formats, 21 in total, further underscoring his unparalleled consistency across the globe.
It’s time to celebrate the legend who redefines ‘wrong-footed’ by doing most things right, especially when he wears that iconic jersey number 1️⃣8️⃣! 🎉🥳 To the fittest, fastest, the undisputed GOAT, and our very own, Virat Kohli aka King Kohli, here’s wishing you a very happy...
pic.twitter.com/4fQ7dCbuOy — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) November 4, 2024 On the field, Kohli is known for his elegant stroke play, and his 2,682 fours across international cricket (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is) place him in the fourth spot for the most boundaries hit in history.
He’s also second in line for the most fifties in ODIs, with 122 half-centuries, just behind Tendulkar, who holds the record with 145. - 50 ODI centuries. - 13,906 ODI runs.
- 58.18 ODI average. - 9,040 Test runs.
- 29 Test centuries. - 8,004 IPL runs. - 8 IPL centuries.
THE MAN WHO NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION, THE GOAT OF THE GAME - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VIRAT KOHLI. 🐐 pic.twitter.
com/bC19JkOGqD — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 4, 2024 Kohli’s ability to shine in big tournaments is also remarkable. In the 2023 World Cup, he scored a staggering 765 runs, earning the Player of the Series award despite India losing in the final to Australia. His brilliance was highlighted by his 50th ODI century, scored against New Zealand in the World Cup semi final in Mumbai, by allowing him to surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record for most ODI hundreds.
No Virat Kohli fan will pass without liking This Post, Our GOAT 🐐 #HappyBirthdayViratKohli pic.twitter.com/SyID212wT0 — Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) November 5, 2024 To my idol Virat Kohli, Thank you for everything ❤️ #HappyBirthdayViratKohli pic.
twitter.com/4xpQFH9hos — Pari (@BluntIndianGal) November 4, 2024 I bet that no Virat Kohli fan will pass without liking this mass entry of King. #HappyBirthdayViratKohli pic.
twitter.com/1aj3FtWrTu — Mufaddal Parody (@mufaddal_voira) November 4, 2024 As Kohli prepares for the challenges of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which begins on November 22 in Perth, he will be looking to add yet another chapter to his remarkable career. Despite his incredible records, the coming months will test him in new ways.
If history is any indication, though, Virat Kohli is poised to rise to the occasion, just as he has time and again throughout his illustrious career. SEE ALSO: From Virat Kohli To Henrich Klaasen: Most Expensive Retentions Of IPL 2025.
