Legendary Indian cricketer Virat Kohli turned 36 on Tuesday. With a stellar career spanning over 15 years, Virat Kohli has cemented his position as one of the greatest cricketers of all time. His impressive records and numerous awards are a testament to his dedication and hard work. Let's have a look at his impressive records and achievements across all formats.
Virat Kohli holds the record for most runs in an ODI bilateral series, with 558 runs coming at an average of 186.00 in six matches against South Africa in the 2017-18 season, with three centuries and a fifty. His best score was 160*.
The talisman India batter has won 7 'Player of the Series' awards in the 20-over format, the most by any player.
The birthday boy, who is also the former India skipper, is India's most successful Test captain with 40 wins. Virat Kohli was also the first Indian skipper in history to register a Test series victory in Australia. The 36-year-old holds the record for the most runs in a single edition of the ODI World Cup, with 765 runs in 2023.
The former India skipper holds the record for most runs by an Indian in a calendar year and overall third-highest, having made 2,818 runs in 2017 in 46 matches and 52 innings at an average of 68.73, with 11 centuries and 10 fifties. His best score was 243.
Kohli is also the only player to have made 3,000 runs across all ICC senior white-ball tournaments, having made 3,616 runs, including five centuries and 32 fifties.