Virat Kohli is a professional cricket batsman who plays for the Indian national cricket team. He came into the limelight when he won the ICC Under-19 World Cup for India in 2008. Domestically, he played for the Delhi State, having made his First-Class debut on November 23, 2006. He made his international debut in an ODI game against Sri Lanka on August 18, 2008.
Virat Kohli made his T20I debut against Zimbabwe in 2010. After his international debut in 2008, he has to wait for almost three years to make the cut in the test team. He made his test debut against West Indies on June 20, 2011. Virat has been a part of the Indian squad that won the ICC ODI World Cup 2011, T20 World Cup 2024, Champions Trophy 2013 and 2025. As of March 2025, he is the most successful captain of India in test cricket, with 40 wins.
Virat Kohli's fifties
As of March 2025, Virat Kohli has scored 143 half-centuries in his international career. His first international half-century came against Sri Lanka in R. Premadasa Stadium on August 27, 2008. His last international half-century came against Australia on March 04, 2025, in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal.
Virat Kohli's Test fifties
As of March 2025, Virat Kohli has reportedly 31 half-centuries in test cricket. His first test half-century came against West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on November 22, 2011. His last test half-century came against New Zealand in Bengaluru on October 16, 2024.
Virat Kohli's World Test Championship fifties
Since the inception of the World Test Championship, Virat Kohli has a total of 16 half-centuries, as of March 2025.
Virat Kohli's ODI fifties
As of March 2025, Virat Kohli has a total of 74 ODI half-centuries. His first ODI half-century came against Sri Lanka in 2008. He scored his last ODI half-century against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal.
Virat Kohli's ODI World Cup fifties
As of March 2025, Virat Kohli has 12 half-centuries in the ICC ODI World Cups. He played a total of four ODI World Cups: 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023. He scored his last ODI WC half-century in the 2023 ODI WC final against Australia on November 19 in Ahmedabad.
Virat Kohli's Champions Trophy fifties
Virat Kohli has scored six half-centuries in the Champions Trophy history. His last Champions Trophy fifty came in the 2025 edition, against Australia in the semifinal.
Virat Kohli's T20I fifties
Virat Kohli has a total of 38 half-centuries in his T20I career, as of March 2025. He scored his first T20I half-century against Sri Lanka in 2012. His last T20I half-century was in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa.
Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup fifties
Virat Kohli has scored 15 half-centuries in the T20 World Cup history. He announced his retirement after the 2024 T20 WC win. His last T20 WC half-century was in the final of the 2024 T20 WC against South Africa.
Virat Kohli's IPL fifties
As of March 2025, Virat Kohli has scored a total of 55 half-centuries in the IPL. His first IPL half-century came against Deccan Chargers in 2009. He scored his last IPL half-century in the 2024 season against Punjab Kings in Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.
FAQs on Virat Kohli
A. Anushka Sharma is the wife of Virat Kohli. She is an Indian actress and a film producer.
A. Virat Kohli has a total of 51 centuries in ODIs, as of March 2025.
A. No. Virat Kohli has not scored a double century in ODIs, as of March 2025.
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