Virat Kohli Centuries - Test, ODI, T20I, and Other Leagues

 Virat Kohli Centuries

ODI Centuries

Total ODI Centuries: Virat Kohli has scored more than 46 centuries in ODI cricket. He is among the leading century-makers in the history of the format.

Some of Kohli's Notable ODI Centuries:

• First ODI Century: Kohli's first ODI century came against Sri Lanka on August 28, 2010, in Colombo. He scored 107 runs in that match.
• 3 Centuries in Australia (2012 CB Series): Kohli had a phenomenal tour of Australia during the 2011-2012 Commonwealth Bank Series, scoring three centuries in a span of just a few matches.
• 139 vs. Sri Lanka (2012): Kohli's 139 against Sri Lanka in Hobart during the 2011-2012 Commonwealth Bank Series is one of his memorable knocks.
• 133 vs. Sri Lanka (2012):* In the same series, he scored an unbeaten 133 against Sri Lanka in Hobart.
• 154 vs. New Zealand (2016):* Kohli's unbeaten 154 against New Zealand in Mohali showcased his ability to chase down targets with precision.
• 122 vs. England (2017): In the ICC Champions Trophy match against England, Kohli scored a century to anchor India's innings.
• 160 vs. South Africa (2018):* Kohli's unbeaten 160 against South Africa in Cape Town was a standout innings in challenging conditions.
• 120 vs. West Indies (2018): He scored 120 against the West Indies in Guwahati, showcasing his mastery in limited-overs cricket.
• 116 vs. Australia (2019): Kohli's century against Australia in Nagpur played a crucial role in India's victory.
• 104 vs. Bangladesh (2019 World Cup):* In the ICC Cricket World Cup, Kohli's unbeaten century against Bangladesh displayed his ability to perform in high-pressure matches.

TEST Centuries

Total Test Centuries: Virat Kohli had scored over 29 Test centuries. He is known for his consistency and ability to convert starts into big scores.
Some of Kohli's Notable Test Centuries:

• First Test Century: Kohli's first Test century came against Australia on January 24, 2012, in Adelaide. He scored 116 runs in that match.
• 4 Centuries in Australia (2014-2015): Kohli had a remarkable Test series against Australia in the 2014-2015 season, scoring four centuries in four matches.
• 211 vs. New Zealand (2016): Kohli's double century against New Zealand in Indore was a masterclass in batting technique and concentration.
• 149 vs. England (2018): In the first Test of England's tour of India in 2018, Kohli's century was instrumental in setting up India's victory.
• 103 vs. South Africa (2018): He scored a century against South Africa in Centurion, showcasing his ability to perform in challenging overseas conditions.
• 123 vs. Australia (2018): Kohli's century against Australia in Perth displayed his willingness to battle against hostile fast bowling.
• 254 vs. South Africa (2019):* His unbeaten double century against South Africa in Pune was a marathon innings that highlighted his skill and determination.
• 136 vs. Bangladesh (2019): Kohli's century against Bangladesh in Kolkata contributed to India's victory in the historic day-night Test match.
• 254 vs. South Africa (2019): He followed up his previous double century with another one against South Africa in Pune, solidifying his status as a world-class Test batsman.
• 149 vs. England (2021): Kohli's century against England in Chennai during the 2021 series demonstrated his ability to make impactful contributions in crucial matches.

T20 Centuries

T20 International (T20I) Centuries:

• 100 vs. Australia:* Kohli's first T20I century came against Australia on January 26, 2016, in Adelaide. He scored an unbeaten 100 runs in that match.

Indian Premier League (IPL) Centuries:

• 100 vs. Gujarat Lions (IPL 2016):* Playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kohli scored an unbeaten 100 against the Gujarat Lions on May 14, 2016. He amassed this century in just 63 balls.

Virat Kohli Achievements in ICC events

ICC Cricket World Cup:

• Part of the Indian team that won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011. He played crucial innings throughout the tournament.
• In the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, he was the leading run-scorer for India and one of the tournament's top run-scorers overall.

ICC Champions Trophy:

• Kohli played a key role in India's triumph in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, where he was the highest run-scorer of the tournament.
• He has consistently been among the leading run-scorers in different editions of the ICC Champions Trophy.

ICC T20 World Cup:

• Part of the Indian team that won the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007.
• Played crucial innings in subsequent ICC T20 World Cups, contributing to India's performances.

Man of the Tournament Awards:

• Kohli has received "Man of the Tournament" awards in ICC events, reflecting his impactful performances.

Overall ICC Contributions:

• Kohli's consistent performances in ICC tournaments have solidified his reputation as a big-match player and a dependable batsman under pressure.
• His ability to perform in high-stakes matches and his leadership skills have contributed to India's success in ICC events.