Virat Kohli Profile: Stats, Age, Career Info & Jersey Number

Virat Kohli is a cricketing superstar of the modern era. As a right-handed batsman, he is known for his explosively aggressive batting technique, consistent high-performance, and unmatched zeal for cricket. Virat Kohli was born on Nov 5, 1988 in Delhi, India, and has come to represent Indian cricket time and time again, leading the country with ferocity, brilliance and resolve. Kohli is particularly regarded for his run-chase abilities, and in the process, is both technically astute and possesses an instinctive style of run accumulation. Over the years, he has broken many records in international cricket and inspired even more millions of cricketers globally, with his work ethic and commitment to the cause of cricket all together.

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Virat Kohli’s Personal Information

Virat Kohli was born on November 5th, 1988 in Delhi, and is one of India’s biggest cricketing greats. Even at the age of 36, he continues to inspire millions through his gifted talent and commitment to the game. Kohli’s height is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m) and he is a right-handed batsman, mainly a batsman for India. He has bowled right-arm medium pace at times, but his main role has always been a batsman. Playing for India at the international level, Kohli has developed a world-wide reputation for his consistency and love for the game. At present, he is ranked 4th in the ICC rankings for ODI batsmen, but does not appear in the current Test and T20I rankings for batsmen. He is also not ranked in bowling classifications, due to his lack of intent in bowling. Kohli has become a modern cricketing great and is known for his fitness, leadership, and batting skills.

Personal Information	Details
Name	Virat Kohli
Age	November 05, 1988 (36 years)
Birth Place	Delhi
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 M)
Role	Batsman
Batting Style	Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style	Right-arm medium
Country	India
ODI Batting Ranking	4
Test Batting Ranking	–
T20I Batting Ranking	–
ODI Bowling Ranking	–
Test Bowling Ranking	–
T20I Bowling Ranking	–

Virat Kohli’s Batting Career Stats in All Formats

Virat Kohli has had an exceptional batting career in Test, ODI, T20 International, and IPL cricket. He is undoubtedly one of the best batsmen of the modern age. Kohli has played 123 Test matches, scoring a whopping 9,230 runs in 210 innings for a fantastic average of 46.85 with the highest score of 254. He has scored 31 fifties, 30 centuries, and 7 double centuries. Currently in his 2nd decade of playing top-tier cricket, Kohli is yet to show any signs of his performance dropping off. Kohli has played a total of 302 matches for India in ODI cricket, scoring 14,181 runs in 290 innings. He has a highest ODI score of 183, and averages an astounding 57.88 at a strike rate of 93.35 with 74 fifties and 51 centuries. This tremendous record cements his place as one of the best ODI players of all time. In T20 Internationals, Kohli has appeared in 125 matches, accumulating 4,188 runs in 117 innings. He has a top score of 122 not out along with averaging an impressive 48.7 with an equally impressive strike rate of 137.05. In T20 Internationals, Kohli has tallied 38 half-centuries and 1 century. Kohli has also enjoyed great success in the Indian Premier League (IPL) where he had played 267 matches, scoring 8,661 in 259 innings, The IPL’s highest individual score of 113 has come from Kohli., furthermore he averages 39.55 with a strike rate of 132.86. He has made 63 fifties and 8 centuries, the leading run-scorer for the IPL. Over this full range of formats, Kohli’s consistency, adaptability, and match-winning performance have led him down the path of being considered one of the best batsmen in cricket history.

Format	Test	ODI	T20	IPL
Match	123	302	125	267
Innings	210	290	117	259
Runs	9230	14181	4188	8661
Ball Faced	16608	15192	3056	6519
Highest Score	254	183	122	113
Average	46.85	57.88	48.7	39.55
Strike Rate	55.58	93.35	137.05	132.86
NO	13	45	31	40
Fours	1027	1325	369	771
Sixes	30	153	124	291
50s	31	74	38	63
100s	30	51	1	8
200s	7	0	0	0

Virat Kohli’s Bowling Career Stats in All Formats

Virat Kohli is primarily renowned for his batting expert however has occasionally bowled in the international and domestic formats of cricket. In Tests, Kohli has bowled in 11 innings in 123 matches, bowled 175 balls and conceded 84 runs. He has not taken a wicket and his best performance is 0/0 with an economy of 2.88. In One Day Internationals (ODIs), Kohli has bowled in 50 innings in 302 matches, bowled 662 balls and conceded 680 runs. Kohli has taken 5 wickets with a best of 1/13; his average is 136 and his economy is 6.16 and strike rate is 132.4. In T20 Internationals, Kohli has bowled in 13 innings from 125 games, getting through 152 balls and having given 204 runs. He got 4 wickets in T20 Internationals, with his best figures being 1/13. He has a bowling average of 51 economy rate of 8.05 and strike rate of 38. In the IPL, he has bowled in 26 innings from 267 games, getting through 251 balls and giving away 368 runs. He also claimed 4 wickets in the IPL, achieving best figures of 2/25. Kohli’s bowling also has an average of 92.0, economy rate of 8.8, and strike rate of 62.75. Overall, Kohli is not considered one of India’s frontline bowlers; however, his part-time right-arm medium pace has occasionally delivered breakthroughs for the team. Though this has not been a major aspect of Kohli’s game,his contributions with the ball further add to his all-round presence on the cricket field.

Format	Test	ODI	T20	IPL
Match	123	302	125	267
Innings	11	50	13	26
Balls	175	662	152	251
Runs	84	680	204	368
Wickets	0	5	4	4
Average	0	136	51	92
Economy	2.88	6.16	8.05	8.8
Strike Rate	0	132.4	38	62.75
Best Bowling Inning	0/0	1/13	1/13	2/25
Best Bowling Match	0/0	1/13	1/13	2/25
5w	0	0	0	0
10w	0	0	0	0

Virat Kohli Jersey Number

Virat Kohli is best known for sporting the jersey number 18. He has worn it for every match of any format for India-Test, One Day International (ODI), Twenty Twenty International (T20I)-and in his team for the Indian Premier League (IPL); the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Kohli has an emotional connection to the number 18. He wore it in commemoration of his father, Prem Kohli, who passed away on 18 December 2006. Since that point in time, Virat has worn the number as a mark of respect for his deceased father and as a symbol of remembering him, making it a significant memoriam his career. Over the years, jersey number 18 has carried with it Kohli’s successful career and has become widely recognizable in the minds of cricket fans across the world.

Virat Kohli’s Career Information

Virat Kohli commenced his International career in One Day Internationals (ODIs), with his first match played against Sri Lanka on August 18, 2008, at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Two years later, he debuted in T20 Internationals against Zimbabwe on June 12, 2010, at Harare Sports Club. He made his debut in Test matches on June 20, 2011, against West Indies at Sabina Park. Since then, Kohli has played every format consistently. Kohli’s last One Day International was on March 9, 2025, against New Zealand and at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium; he played his last Test against Australia on January 3, 2025, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. He last played T20I against South Africa on June 29, 2024, at Kensington Oval. Kohli debuted in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 18, 2008, against Kolkata Knight Riders at M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium. He played his last IPL match against Punjab Kings on June 3, 2025, at Narendra Modi Stadium. All of these matches exemplified Kohli’s exceptional international cricket journey and consistency.

T20 Debut	vs Zimbabwe, Jun 12 at 2010 at Harare Sports Club
Last T20	vs South Africa, Jun 29 at 2024 at Kensington Oval
Test Debut	vs West Indies, Jun 20 at 2011 at Sabina Park
Last Test	vs Australia, Jan 03 at 2025 at Sydney Cricket Ground
Odi Debut	vs Sri Lanka, Aug 18 at 2008 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Last ODI	vs New Zealand, Mar 09 at 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
IPL Debut	vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Apr 18 at 2008 at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium
Last IPL	vs Punjab Kings, Jun 03 at 2025 at Narendra Modi Stadium