The fandom of the ace Indian cricketer Virat Kohli knows no bounds. He has won over the entire nation with his impeccable talent and hard work. Talks about how his dedication, consistency, and skills are known to everyone. He has made his name as one of the top legendary players in Indian history. Virat Kohli’s records are very tough to break by any other cricketer.
Virat Kohli celebrates his 35th birthday today. He is one of the best batsmen in India. He has played in 207 of India’s 96 Tests, 254 One-Day Internationals, and 93 Twenty20 Internationals. As the star cricketer celebrates his birthday, we bring you some of his records that are unlikely to be broken.
Historic Virat Kohli’s records:
1. Most runs scored in the T20 World Cup:
He holds the record for most runs scored in the T20 World Cup. He has 1,141 runs in 27 games with an outstanding average of 81.50.
2. Chase Master:
Virat Kohli holds the world record for most ODI centuries scored while chasing. The “Chase Master,” also known as Virat Kohli, has demonstrated special abilities to perform well under duress. In ODI cricket, he has 26 tons while chasing.
3. Illegal delivery wicket:
MS Dhoni stumped Kevin Pietersen with a wide delivery in a Twenty20 international match against England in 2011, and Kohli took a wicket. Kohli is still the first man in men’s international cricket history to take a wicket on his first ball.
4. Fastest To 10,000:
Kohli broke his mentor and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 259 innings. This took him ten years and sixty-eight days. He hit 10,000 runs on 10,831 balls.
5. 973:
Virat Kohli delivered one of the best batting performances in IPL history in 2016. During the season, he amassed 973 runs in 16 innings pitched, with an average of 81.08 and a strike rate of 152.03.
New win – 49th ODI century:
Virat Kohli of India has equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s world record with his 49th one-day international (ODI) century. On Sunday, Kohli completed the feat during the ICC Cricket World Cup match against South Africa in Kolkata. The former India captain, who was 35 at the time of his record-equaling century, has more than 13,000 runs in the format. He reached the milestone in 277 ODI innings, including 70 half-centuries.
Current captain Rohit Sharma is the next batter on the list of most ODI centuries, with 31. In the top-of-the-table clash, India set South Africa a target of 327 runs, with Kohli leading the way. In a hard-fought inning on a turning pitch and in hot weather, he scored 101 runs on 127 balls and hit 10 fours.
When Kohli reached 90 runs, the crowd in Eden Gardens rose to their feet and cheered each run that followed. The mostly Indian crowd erupted in delight as he struck out 99, and thousands of cameras flashed to capture the historic moment.
Virat Kohli’s statement:
Kohli admitted that it was “hard to get a hold of the bowlers” on the spin-friendly track in Kolkata, but he knew he had to see his team through to the end. “When you’ve lost two wickets and don’t have [injured all-rounder] Hardik Pandya in the team, you have to bat to a certain stage,” he said after India’s innings to the host broadcasters.
The Delhi-born player expressed his delight at reaching the century on his birthday. He said, “Every opportunity to play for India is a big one for me and to do this on my birthday – in front of a home crowd – is the stuff of dreams!” Tendulkar, the ODI run-scorer, congratulated Kohli and said he expects his compatriot to break the record “in the next few days.”
As Kohli pushed a ball from South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada through the covers for his 100th run, a cricket writer and commentator remarked that Kohli “writes his own scripts” as he reached the milestone on his birthday and during his team’s undefeated march in their home World Cup. Former West Indies bowler led the social media tributes, calling both Indian batters “two greats of the game.”
Focus on ODI:
Earlier, India coach Rahul Dravid insisted that Kohli is “really focused” on winning the World Cup rather than any impending personal or professional milestones. Kohli nearly equalled the record with 88 against Sri Lanka. “I think Virat’s been really relaxed, and as you can see from his performances, he’s batting really well for us,” Dravid said at a pre-match news conference on Saturday.
Dravid stated, “I haven’t noticed any differences. He’s been the same since the beginning. Also, he’s always been professional, always hardworking, and always on.” When it was suggested that this match could be a dress rehearsal for the November 19 final in Ahmedabad, Dravid was cautious.
Final Verdict:
It is clearly Virat’s era and we are just living it. The ace cricket legend has it all under his feet. With each day and each match, he continues to amaze his fans with record-breaking winnings. The internet is currently buzzing with his latest achievement. Not only his fans, but prominent personalities from the nations have come forward to congratulate the Indian cricketer.
This victory has made Virat Kohli’s fans go gaga on social media. The timeline is buzzing with posts and pictures of his latest win. The netizens have also made the legendary cricketer trending on social media.
So, this was all about Virat Kohli’s records which are almost unbreakable. Also read, Anushka’s cute wish for hubby Virat Kohli’s birthday.
