Virat Kohli celebrates his 38th birthday on Thursday, November 5, with another impressive performance behind him. The Indian batting superstar marked the occasion a day early with a brilliant 74 off 51 balls against New Zealand in the rain-affected first ODI in Auckland. As he enters the 19th year of his international career, Kohli's journey reflects determination, consistency and an extraordinary hunger for success.


From a young cricket enthusiast in Delhi to becoming one of the greatest batters in world cricket, Kohli's rise has been remarkable. He first came into the spotlight in 2008 when he captained India to the Under-19 World Cup title. His leadership and performances in the tournament opened the doors to international cricket, and he soon made his debut for the senior Indian team. Over the years, Kohli established himself as one of India's most dependable match-winners across formats.

Virat Kohli's ODI Records

- Most ODI centuries in men's cricket: 55 centuries.

- Most ODI runs by an Indian batter: 15,183 runs.

- Fastest to 10,000 ODI runs: Achieved in just 205 innings.

- Highest run-scorer in a single ODI World Cup: 765 runs in the 2023 edition.

- Most centuries in successful ODI chases: 27 centuries.

- First batter to score 13,000 ODI runs while batting at No. 3.

Virat Kohli's Test Records

- Most Test double centuries by an Indian batter: 7.

- Most Test wins as India's captain: 40 victories.

- Most Test centuries by an Indian captain: 20 centuries.

- Highest Test score: 254 not out against South Africa in 2019.

-Test career: 9,230 runs, 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries in 123 matches.

Virat Kohli's T20I Records

- Most runs in T20 World Cup history: 1,292 runs.

- Most runs in a single T20 World Cup edition: 319 runs in 2014.

- First player to win the T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament award twice: 2014 and 2016.

- T20I career: 4,188 runs in 125 matches, including one century and 38 half-centuries.

Major ICC Achievements

- 2011: ODI World Cup winner.

- 2013: Champions Trophy winner.

- 2023: ODI World Cup Player of the Tournament.

- 2024: T20 World Cup winner.

Although he has retired from Test and T20I cricket, Kohli continues to represent India in ODIs. His latest performance against New Zealand is another reminder of his enduring class and ability to make an impact. From leading India to the Under-19 World Cup title in 2008 to becoming a global cricket icon, Kohli has built a legacy through remarkable performances and an extraordinary collection of records. At 38, his journey remains an inspiration for aspiring cricketers, while his name continues to stand among the greatest players in the history of the game.