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New Delhi: Since making his debut in 2008, Virat Kohli has been one of the most consistent performers on the international stage. Whether it is Tests, ODIs or T20I cricket, Kohli has been a dominant force in all formats for close to two decades. From a young, enthusiastic boy from Delhi to a fierce leader, Kohli has truly come a long way. The superstar batter made his international debut on August 18, 2008, against Sri Lanka in an ODI match.
The way Kohli has transformed himself over the years has been nothing short of inspirational. From his attitude to fitness to work ethic, the Delhi batter has left no stone unturned in a bid to become the best in the business.
Retired from T20Is and T20Is, Kohli is still part of India's ODI plans. The modern-day great has a special liking for the 50-over format and is widely regarded as the best ODI batter of all time. Throughout his lengthy career, Kohli has broken and set numerous records in all three formats. As we celebrate Kohli's 17 years in international cricket, let's take a look at some of the notable achievements and records of "King Kohli".
Kohli holds the record for the most centuries in ODI cricket, breaking the once-unbreakable record of Sachin Tendulkar during the 2023 ODI World Cup. He now has 51 centuries - two more than the Master Blaster - in ODI cricket. In terms of runs in ODI cricket, Kohli, with 14,181 runs in 302 matches at 57.88, is only behind legends Sachin Tendulkar (18,426) and Kumar Sangakkara (14,234).
Kohli is the undisputed master of chasing in ODI cricket. His record in run-chases, especially in 50-over cricket, is extraordinary. He is the only cricketer to hit over 20 ODI centuries (24) in successful run-chases. He has scored those runs at an astonishing average of 88.20. Even Tendulkar, regarded as the "God of Cricket", is behind Kohli with 14 ODI tons during run-chases.
Kohli has accumulated 27,599 runs across formats in international cricket at 52.27. The Indian run-machine is only behind Tendulkar (34,357) and Sangakkara (28,016) in the list. His 82 international tons are only behind Tendulkar (100). He has also scored the second-most half-centuries (143) in international cricket.
Kohli is India's most successful Test captain with 40 wins in 68 Tests, at a sensational win percentage of 58.82. According to ESPNcricinfo, he amassed 5,864 runs in 113 Test innings as India's captain, at a phenomenal average of 54.80. His seven double centuries in Tests came while leading the team. Under his leadership, India claimed a famous series win on the 2017-18 Australian tour. He holds the record for most wins by an Indian and Asian captain in SENA countries with seven victories under his belt.
