A knock for ages

In ICC Men's T20 World match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan was played at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pakistan batted first in the match and set a target of 160 runs for India to chase down. The 'Men in Blue' lost the wickets of openers in a quick session. Thereafter, Virat Kohli took responsibility for India's innings. He went on to score an unbeaten 82 runs in just 53 balls including 6 fours and 4 sixes. India defeated Pakistan by four wickets

160* vs South Africa

The third ODI match between India and South Africa which was played in Cape Town witnessed another Kohli's special. The Proteas won the toss and elected to field first. After the early dismissal of opener Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli joined Shikhar Dhawan in the middle and scored 160 runs. That day,, he remained not out and smashed 12 fours and 2 sixes during his knock. India won the match by 124 runs

183 vs Pakistan

In Asia Cup 2012, India clashed with their arch-rivals Pakistan in Mirpur. Pakistan batted first and set a target of 330 runs for their neighbouring country to chase down. Young lad Virat Kohli smashed the Pakistan bowlers for 183 runs. He smashed 22 fours and 1 six in his 183 runs knock. India won the match by six wickets

123 vs Australia

The third ODI match between India and Australia which was played in Ranchi was won by Australia by 32 runs. But Virat Kohli played a knock of 123 runs during the run chase against the Aussies. He smashed 16 fours and 1 six during his knock

141 vs Australia

Virat Kohli led India for the first time in Test cricket. Virat scored 115 runs in India's first innings and then went on to score 141 runs during the run chase of 360. His 141 runs knock included 16 fours and 1 six. But, India did not win the match against Australia

The story of the 71st century

Virat Kohli was struggling to score a century during his rough phase. In the Asia Cup 2012 match between India and Afghanistan in Dubai, Kohli scored his 71st international century. His 71st ton came after 1021 days. His innings included 12 fours and 6 sixes. India won that match against Afghanistan by 101 runs

103* vs Bangladesh

The ICC World Cup 2023 match between India and Bangladesh which was played in Pune at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium witnessed Virat Kohli's another masterclass. Virat Kohli scored 103 runs while chasing a target of 257 runs against Bangladesh. 6 fours and 4 sixes were smashed by him during the run chase. India won the match by seven wickets