Virat Kohli is one of the India’s Greatest Cricketer of All Time, he is a modern day cricketing legend and popularly known as the “Run-Machine.” He has played cricket fearlessly and shown incredible consistency with his ability to chase down targets which seemed absolutely impossible. Over the years he has produced countless and unforgettable innings across formats. Virat has turned 37 today and fans only get to see him play in the One Day Internationals as he has already retired from the Tests and T20Is. On his special day, we look back at five of his most iconic knocks that define his illustrious career and cement his status as one of the sport’s all-time greats.
82 vs Pakistan, Melbourne (MCG) in T20 World Cup 2022
It was the night when MCG became a coliseum as India was already 31/4 when Virat Kohli came to bat. But the he didn’t get trapped under pressure and out shined through his courage. It is his greatest T20I knock ever as the two sixes he hit off Haris Rauf was the game-changing point
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183 vs Pakistan, Dhaka (Mirpur) in Asia Cup 2012
Chasing 300, India had some early wickets but Kohli came and scored a century in 94 balls, the last 50 runs came in just 22 balls. When he flicked Gul for four to seal it, Pakistan stood shell-shocked. Still the highest successful ODI chase by any batter against Pakistan.
50th ODI century vs New Zealand in ODI World Cup 2023
Virat Kohli scripted his name in books of golden history as he surpassed the God of Cricket – Sachin Tendulkar and scored his 50th century in the ODI World Cup 2023 in match against New Zealand. He became the first male cricketer to achieve this milestone and played a pivotal role in taking his team towards victory.
169 vs Australia, Melbourne (MCG) in Boxing Day Test 2014
This was Kohli’s first series as full-time captain where Australia piled up 530 runs and Mitchell Johnson breathed fire. But Kohli stood tall and carved 22 boundaries with surgical disdain.
254 vs South Africa, Visakhapatnam 2019
Virat Kohli scored a double century in the Test match and his knock included 33 fours and 2 sixes. This was his third double ton in 2019 and career-best.
