Happy Birthday: 5 memorable innings of Virat Kohli

By Ravi - Nov 05, 2025 05:39 PM
Last updated on Nov 05, 2025 05:39 PM

In the history of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli is a name that has become symbolic not just of a batsman, but of an era. Today, Virat celebrates his 37th birthday. In a career spanning nearly two decades, he has scored over 27,000 international runs and 82 centuries. These statistics reflect his dedication and excellence. Kohli is not called a run machine for nothing. When the team is in trouble, Virat's bat shines the brightest. Let's take a look at five of his most memorable innings.

1. 82 runs vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2022 (Melbourne)

The T20 World Cup 2022 match between India and Pakistan was nothing short of a final. India were 31/4, and hopes of victory were all but gone. But what Virat Kohli did was something out of a movie. He scored an unbeaten 82 off 53 balls to lead India to an improbable victory. His two sixes, especially the backfoot six off Haris Rauf, are still on every fan's lips. This innings became a symbol not only of runs, but also of courage and confidence.

THE DAY OF KING KOHLI...!!!!! 🙇‍♂️

Virat Kohli played The Greatest T20I Knock in the History "OTD" in 2022. India was 31/4 in run chase and then Kohli smashed 82*(53) Vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup at MCG.

- KING KOHLI, THE GOAT. 🐐pic.twitter.com/7JnfvoRxkr

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) October 22, 2025

2. 141 runs vs Australia, Adelaide Test 2014

Chasing a target of 364 in December 2014, India needed a hero, and Kohli smashed 141 off 175 balls. Although India lost the match by 48 runs, that day Kohli showed the world that he was not just a limited-overs batsman, but also a king of Test cricket. This innings was a glimpse of his rise to captaincy. A glimpse of the aggressive, fearless, and confident Virat Kohli.

Captain Kohli in Adelaide
1st Innings: 115
2nd Innings: 141

OnThisDay in 2014, Virat Kohli became the first-ever Asian to score hundreds in both innings of a Test on his Captaincy Debut! 💯💯#ViratKohli | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/yGZaK2Vs8p

— Ishita❤️ (@ishi_178) December 13, 2023

3. 133 vs Sri Lanka, Hobart 2012 (Commonwealth Bank Tri-Series)

India were set a target of 321 runs in 40 overs, a seemingly impossible target. But Virat Kohli tore apart the Sri Lankan bowlers, scoring an unbeaten 133 off just 86 balls. His confidence that day gave birth to Kohli, a master of chasing targets. India won the match in 36.4 overs, and Kohli became the heartthrob of every Indian overnight.

133 off 86 balls! It's the anniversary of Virat Kohli's Hobart masterclass #OnThisDay

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) February 28, 2023

4. 100 (52 balls) vs Australia, Jaipur

Australia set India a mammoth target of 359 runs. Openers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli wreaked havoc. Kohli reached his century in just 52 balls, the fastest ODI century by an Indian male player. He hit eight fours and seven sixes. That day, every spectator in Jaipur was chanting Virat's name—"Kohli... Kohli!" India won by nine wickets, and this innings is considered one of the most explosive innings of Kohli's career.

Rohit Sharma - 141*(123)
Virat Kohli - 100*(52)
Shikhar Dhawan - 95(86)

India chased down 360 runs from just 43.3 overs against Australia "On this Day in 2013" at Jaipur - Virat Kohli smashed the fastest hundred by an Indian in ODI & Rohit Sharma won the Player of the match. pic.twitter.com/wixJfs51mD

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 16, 2023

5. 183 runs vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2012, Mirpur

Pakistan set a target of 329 runs. Virat Kohli smashed the Pakistani bowlers' line and length, scoring 183 runs off 148 balls. He hit 22 fours and a six. This innings is not only the best ODI innings of his career, but also one of the most memorable innings in the history of India-Pakistan matches. Kohli's brilliant batting led India to victory in the 47th over.

Virat Kohli scored 183 in a 330-run chase against Pakistan after being injured. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/BQntME5p9Y

— Ishita❤️ (@ishi_178) December 19, 2024

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