Virat Kohli, a name that resonates with cricketing excellence and sheer brilliance, has left an indelible mark on the world of One Day International (ODI) cricket. Often hailed as the "King Kohli" and the "GOAT" (Greatest of All Time), his journey in the 50-over format has been nothing short of extraordinary. With a slew of incredible records to his name, let's delve into the remarkable achievements that define Virat Kohli's illustrious career in ODIs.
Virat Kohli achieved the milestone of 13,000 ODI runs in just 267 innings, leaving legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Kumar Sangakkara, and Sanath Jayasuriya in his wake.
Kohli boasts an impressive record of scoring four centuries at both R Premadasa and Shere Bangla, highlighting his versatility across various playing conditions.
Kohli's incredible consistency was on full display as he notched up four consecutive ODI centuries in Colombo, asserting his dominance over Sri Lanka.
The Indian maestro is renowned for his rapid ascent to various ODI run milestones, including 8,000, 9,000, 10,000, 11,000, 12,000, and 13,000 runs. His ability to maintain such high standards is unmatched.
Kohli shares the record for the most centuries in the Asia Cup (ODIs) with four centuries, putting him on par with the legendary Sanath Jayasuriya.
Virat Kohli's 47th ODI century came after just 267 innings, underscoring his unparalleled consistency and run-scoring ability.
Kohli's 77th international century, achieved against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup, marked a momentous milestone in his illustrious career.
Kohli ranks third on the list of players with the most 50+ scores in ODIs, firmly establishing himself among the cricketing greats.
Kohli's record of the most centuries by an Indian batsman against Pakistan in multi-nation tournaments showcases his penchant for delivering on the big stage.
Kohli's consistency is further underscored by the number of innings it took him to reach each 1,000-run milestone in ODIs, where he outpaced many of his contemporaries.
Kohli was a pivotal part of two instances where all the top four Indian batters scored 50+ runs against Pakistan, exemplifying his leadership and batting prowess.