Virat Kohli – India’s Batting Maestro | Profile & Updated Stats 2025
Born: 05 November 1988, Delhi, India
Batting Style: Right-handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm Medium
Role: Top-order Batter
Virat Kohli is widely regarded as one of the modern greats of cricket — a player who combines flair with consistency. He burst onto the international stage with a fearless mindset, quickly becoming the backbone of India’s batting order across formats. Known for his sharp cover drives, intense running between the wickets and relentless hunger for runs, Kohli has set new benchmarks for batters around the world.
Across his career, Kohli has achieved numerous milestones: from a staggering number of centuries in One Day Internationals to several memorable Test series wins abroad. Even as the Indian team evolves, Kohli remains a vital part of their white-ball core, while his legacy in Test cricket continues to inspire younger generations.
Career Highlights
- Became the fastest Indian to 8000 ODI runs and one of the few batters with a career average over 55 in ODIs.
- Led India to key overseas Test victories, including wins in Australia and England.
- In IPL 2025, scored 657 runs for, continuing his dominance in the world’s richest T20 league.
- Announced his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025, marking the end of a prolific era in red-ball cricket.
Key Stats (Updated 2025)
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs* | 302 | 14,181 | 57.88 | 51 | 74 |
| T20Is | 123 | 3,585 | 30.12 | 0 | 27 |
| IPL (league only) | 267 | 8,661 | 39.55 | 8 | 63 |
*ODI figures prior to any upcoming matches as of 2025.
These figures reflect Kohli’s sustained excellence across formats and his ability to deliver under pressure. His ODI average over 55 and tally of 51 centuries demonstrate his class; meanwhile, his T20 and IPL contributions show his adaptability. Each time he steps up for India or his franchise, expectations are high — and he often delivers.
Virat Kohli remains a benchmark for modern batting — combining technique, temperament and intensity. As he looks ahead to future challenges, his legacy is already firmly established: one of India’s greatest ever batters, and a player whose hunger for runs never fades.
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