Indian team's former captain and star batsman Virat Kohli is celebrating his 36th birthday today. In the year 2024, King Kohli retired from T20I cricket after India won the title in T20 World Cup 2024. Now he is seen playing in Test and ODI cricket. In his 15-year-long career, Virat has played many important and excellent innings for Team India. So, on his special day let's talk about the top 10 unforgettable Kohli innings.

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 Unforgettable Kohli Innings

183 (148 balls) vs Pakistan, 2012

In the Asia Cup held in 2012, India faced Pakistan at Mirpur ground. Batting first, Pakistan scored 329 runs in 50 overs thanks to centuries from Mohammad Hafeez and Nasir Jamshed. India, which set out to chase the target of 330 runs, got a setback in the very first over. Opener Gautam Gambhir was out. After this Virat came to bat and scored 183 runs in 148 balls. This included 22 fours and one six. With this, the 'Player of the Match' award went to Kohli's account. This is Kohli's best score in ODI.

133 not out (86 balls) vs Sri Lanka, 2012

India faced Sri Lanka in the Commonwealth Bank Series held in February 2012. In this match, the Sri Lankan team scored 320 runs in the stipulated 50 overs. To reach the final of this tri-series, Team India had to reach the target within 40 overs. With this India started batting aggressively. In this sequence, openers Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag lost their wickets at the score of 86 runs. After this Kohli came to the crease and scored 133* runs in 86 balls with the help of 16 fours and 2 sixes. After this, Team India won the match in just 37 overs.

82 not out (51 balls) vs Australia, 2016

In 2016, the Indian team played the T20 World Cup Super 10 match against Australia in Mohali. Batting first, the Australian team scored 160 runs in 20 overs. Team India faltered while chasing the target. They scored only 49 runs in 8 overs and lost three wickets. At some time, India needed 39 off the last three overs. Kohli performed brilliantly in this sequence and scored 82* runs in 51 balls with the help of 9 fours and two sixes. With this India defeated the Australian team with five balls to spare.

149 (225 balls) vs England, 2018

In August 2018, Team India played a Test match against England at Edgbaston. Batting first, the English team scored 287 runs in the first innings. After this, the Indian team came to bat and scored 50 runs without losing any wicket. After this the team lost three wickets within nine runs. Then Virat Kohli took the innings forward with Ajinkya Rahane. Kohli scored 149 runs in 225 balls with the help of 22 fours and one six. With this, Team India scored 274 runs in the first innings despite the failure of other batsmen.

82 not out (53 balls) vs Pakistan, 2022

In the T20 World Cup 2022, India faced arch-rivals Pakistan on 23 October 2022 in Melbourne which will forever remain etched in fans’ memories. In this match, Pakistan, batting first, scored 159 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs. Team India faltered while chasing the target. Lost 4 important wickets for 31 runs. Kohli played a courageous innings in that match. He scored 82 runs in just 53 balls, arguably one of the greatest knocks in T20 cricket. Just when the match was looking like it was slipping from India's grasp, the batting great slammed two sixes off Haris Rauf's last over to seal one of the most famous wins against Pakistan in World Cups.

100 (52 balls) vs Australia, 2013

Chasing a target of 360, Virat along with Rohit Sharma looted the Australian bowlers of these runs and self-respect as they were mercilessly thrashed all over the park at Jaipur. Kohli smashed the fastest ODI ton by an Indian in just 52 balls, with eight fours and seven sixes as India chased down the total in 43.3 overs with nine wickets to go. 

141 (175 balls) vs Australia, 2014

Virat led India in his first-ever match as a captain in whites. In a statement of intent, he decided to go for a win while chasing 364 in the final 98 overs of the match on the final day. He scored 141 in 175 balls, with 16 fours and six on this Adelaide pitch. This marked the starting point of Kohli's legacy as Test captain, marked with intent, positivity and fearlessness. 

94 not out (50 balls) vs West Indies, 2019

The West Indies suffered at the hands of Kohli, who blazed his way to 94 from 50 balls in the first T20 International in Hyderabad. West Indies had amassed a huge 207/5 on a flat wicket and India, despite losing Rohit Sharma early, started strongly as Kohli and KL Rahul (62 from 40 balls) put on 100 runs for the second wicket from 61 balls. Kohli struggled at the start, scoring run-a-ball 20 before an angry exchange with West Indies pacer Kesrick Williams saw him turn things around. He raced to his fifty from 35 balls, before he smashed 44 from the next 15 balls to finish not out on 94, his highest T20I score then as India won by six wickets with eight balls remaining.

160 not out (159 balls) vs South Africa, 2022

In the third ODI at Cape Town, Kohli played one of his finest ODI knocks, scoring 160* in 159 balls with 12 fours and two sixes, scoring the other hundred runs with his ever-supreme running between the wickets. India won the match by 124 runs defending 304 runs and the series as well. 

122 not out (61 balls) vs Afghanistan, 2022

Though it came in dead rubber match of the Asia Cup and India was already out, this innings is still significant given that Virat was battling a three-year-long century drought. He scored 122* in just 61 balls, with 12 fours and six sixes, helping India to a consolation win and millions had a sigh of relief with Kohli back at his best. This was his 71st century, equalling Ricky Ponting's tally of international centuries. He is now only behind Sachin Tendulkar in the all-time list. This was also Kohli's maiden ton in T20 Internationals, only the fourth Indian to achieve the feat of hitting a hundred in all three formats in international cricket.

Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of the India vs New Zealand Final in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, to be played today at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

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Indian cricket team star Virat Kohli has marked his name in cricket history during the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai. 

India reached the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final after a close win against Australia in the semi-final. Kohli was important in this win, scoring 84 runs off 98 balls at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Also Read: Rohit Sharma in ICC tournaments for India

While chasing a target of 265 runs, Kohli played calmly and helped keep the score moving, forming important partnerships before getting out to Adam Zampa while trying to hit a big shot. His innings included five boundaries.

Virat Kohli's stats in ICC tournament finals

Virat Kohli has played in eight ICC finals and has made a big impact. In ten innings, he has scored 410 runs, often shining when it matters.

Kohli’s skill to perform well under pressure is a key part of his career. Although he has some low scores in ICC finals, he has also made important runs that helped India in big matches.

His best score in an ICC final was 77 runs against Sri Lanka in the 2014 T20 World Cup, but India did not win. 

Now that India is in the Champions Trophy 2025 final, fans hope Kohli keeps up his good form and gives another great performance in the final.

So, let's take a look at the Virat Kohli stats in ICC tournaments.

Virat Kohli stats in ICC tournament 

Virat Kohli has played a total of 94 innings across various ICC events, amassing 3,975 runs.

His performances showed his consistency and ability to deliver for India in crucial international tournaments.

Here is a look at Virat Kohli's performances across various ICC tournaments.

Captained the team in ICC event in 2017

Kohli captained the team for the first time in an ICC event in 2017, guiding India to the finals. Despite their strong run, India lost to arch-rivals Pakistan by a massive 180-run margin.

Also Read: India vs Pakistan in ICC tournament results

CT debut came in 2009

Virat Kohli's Champions Trophy debut came in 2009 when India was knocked out in the group stage after losses to Pakistan and Australia. 

However, it was during that very tournament that Kohli had his first breakthrough moment, scoring a crucial 79* against the West Indies in a tense chase of 130.

The 2013 tournament saw Kohli rise to even greater heights, with MS Dhoni leading India to the trophy after a thrilling final win against England.

Virat Kohli stats in ICC Champions Trophy 

Virat Kohli has played 17 matches in the ICC Champions Trophy, scoring 746 runs in 16 innings.

His highest score is an unbeaten 100, with an impressive strike rate of 90.09.

Kohli has hit six half-centuries and one century in the tournament.

Here is a look at Virat Kohli stats in Champions Trophy.

India started their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a win over Bangladesh on Thursday in Dubai. Despite a ton from Towhid Hridoy, Mohammad Shami's five-wicket haul had restricted Bangladesh to 228 in the first inning. Shubman Gill then scored his 8th ODI ton to take India home with six wickets in hands and 21 balls remaining. Here are the highlights of the Bangladesh vs India match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Shami gave India a perfect start

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and decided to put runs on the board. With three pacers in the team and two excellent spinners, they were confident to defend anything on that Dubai wicket, which everyone knew would get slower with time.

However, to put pressure on a team like India, the Tigers needed at least a respectable total on the board. A fiery opening spell from Mohammad Shami and Harshit Rana put them in a spot of bother. Shami nicked off Soumya Sarkar in the first over on a duck while captain Shanto was sent back by Rana in the next over on a duck as well. 

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (5) tried to build a partnership with Tanzid Hasan but Shami got the better of him in the seventh over.

Rohit messed up Axar's hat-trick

Post that wicket, Axar Patel was brought into the attack by Rohit Sharma and he nearly became the first Indian bowler to get a hat-trick in an ICC event for India. Patel first removed Tanzid Hasan on 25. KL Rahul took a sharp catch behind the stumps. In the next ball, Mushfiqur Rahim edged one to Rahul to bring Axar on a hat-trick. 

In the hat-trick ball, Axar did what he could have done, but Rohit Sharma missed an easy catch at the first slip to dismiss the historical moment. 

Record partnership from Hridoy and Ali

From being 35/5, Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy put up a massive 154-run partnership, which is the highest 6th-wicket partnership for Bangladesh in ODI cricket. But, the scenes would not have been the same if Hardik Pandya had not dropped Hridoy on 24 in the 20th over. 

Shami with a five-fer

Not only that two overs later, KL Rahul missed a stumping chance of Jaker Ali on 24. Finally, Mohammad Shami was able to break the partnership as Jaker Ali tried to change gears against Shami’s off-cutter on 68 off 114 balls. 

Rishad Hossain tried to score a few quick runs but Harshit Rana got the better of him with a short ball in the 46th over. Bangladesh would have gotten more runs if Towhid Hridoy had not cramped badly. The right-handed batter nearly had to drag himself out of the crease to complete his runs. He was on the ground in agonising pain multiple times. 

Shami meantime dismissed Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Taskin Ahmed to get his give-wicket haul. With that wicket, Shami also became the Indian bowler with the most wickets in ICC events. 

Fighting maiden ODI ton from Hridoy

Hridoy though kept himself going and completed his maiden ODI ton even under tremendous pain. He was finally caught in the short fine leg on 100 off Harshit Rana as Bangladesh finished on 228 in the first inning. 

Flying start to India's inning

In the break, Axar Patel stated that the wickets got slower as the ball got older. So, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill at the top of the order, it was quite evident they would have gone for some quick runs against the pacers. 

They did that as India reached 69 runs in the first powerplay but lost Rohit Sharma on 41 off 36 in the second last ball of the powerplay. Rohit tried to clear in the circle, but could not connect the short ball from Taskin and was caught around the edge of the circle. Rohit went back to the dressing room but not before becoming the second fastest to score 11000 ODI runs. 

Bangladeshi spinners controlled the middle overs

Virat Kohli came at number three and soon Shanto brought his spinners Miraz and Rishad to stop the modern master. The plan fell into place as well and Kohli (22) was caught at backward point while trying a cut shot against Rishad. 

However, Shubman Gill looked apart as he scored his fourth consecutive ODI fifty. Shreyas Iyer came at number four and after a few good-looking strokes, was outfoxed by a slower one from Mustafizur Rahaman on 15 from 17 balls.

Classy and consistent as ever! ✨

1⃣6⃣th ODI FIFTY for Shubman Gill 👏👏

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With spinners bowling at random, India sent Axar Patel at number five as the run flow got stuck as well. It looked like India were waiting for the spell of spinners to finish. But, Patel could resist the wrong one from Risahd and top-edged to put the match somewhat level. 

Bangladesh could have made things worse for India if Jaker Ali would not have missed an easy catch at deep mid-wicket on 7 in the 37th over. 

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With the net run rate being around 4 and 5, India decided to go slow and steady. Gill and Rahul started accumulating singles and doubles with a boundary here and there. They completed their 50-run partnership in 66 balls as Rishad Hossain finished his spell with 38/2 in 10 overs. 

As India got close to the target, Gill brought out his big shots and completed his consecutive ODI ton in 125 balls to take India home. Gill was patient and skilful enough to take the game deep and away from Bangladesh with his 8th ODI ton in just 51 games. 

Gill remained unbeaten on 101 from 129 balls while Rahul finished off in style with a six as he was undefeated on 41 from 47. India bagged their first win in the Champions Trophy and will face Pakistan in their next game on Sunday.

BAN vs IND: Match Summary

A solid start for Team India in the Champions Trophy!

Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 101* and KL Rahul’s steady 41* guided India to a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh. 🩵🇮🇳

A confident chase to kick off the campaign in style!

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Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma went past Sachin Tendulkar to become the second fastest to score 11000 ODI runs during India vs Bangladesh match in ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Rohit, who has taken 261 innings to reach the landmark, went past Sachin Tendulkar who had taken 276 innings to reach the 11000 ODI runs. 

Rohit now has become only the 10th batter in history of one-day cricket to cross 11000 runs. Among the Indians, only Sourav Ganguly, Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar has scored more runs than him in the format.

Before the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Rohit was sitting at 10988 runs in the ODI format and needed only 12 runs to reach that landmark. However, Rohit could not go past the record of his fellow Indian teammate Virat Kohli who had taken only 222 innings to score 11000 runs in the Onde-Day format. 

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Rohit scored 41 runs off 36 balls as tried to go for a big shot against Taskin Ahmed in the final over of the powerplay. India were chasing 229 against Bangladesh in the first match of the tournament.

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Another Indian in the top five list of fastest to score 11000 ODI runs is former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, who had taken 288 innings to score those runs. 

1⃣1⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣ ODI runs and counting for Rohit Sharma! 🙌🙌

He becomes the fourth Indian batter to achieve this feat! 👏👏

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Fastest to score 11000 ODI runs (Innings)

Virat Kohli -222
Rohit Sharma - 261
Sachin Tendulkar - 276
Ricky Ponting - 286
Sourav Ganguly - 288