Top 5 knocks of Virat Kohli across formats

Virat Kohli made his international debut in 2008 and has taken world cricket by storm since then. He has conquered every format of the game and has been India’s run machine from the time he stepped on the big stage. The veteran cricketer has amassed an insane 24350 runs in a total of 477 international matches played so far and has continued to add more feathers to his cap.

In Kohli’s illustrious cricketing career which spans over 14 years and running, there have been many occasions when he has tormented bowlers and set the stage ablaze with his exceptional performances. As the Indian maestro turns 34 today, let us relive some of his stunning batting displays across formats.

Here are the top 5 knocks of Virat Kohli:

5. 183* runs off 148 balls vs Pakistan, 2012 Asia Cup

India encountered Pakistan in the fifth match of the 2012 Asia Cup in Mirpur. The Men in Green batted first, and Mohammad Hafeez (105 runs off 113 balls) and Nasir Jamshed (112 runs off 104 balls) smashed prolific centuries to help their team put a total of 329 runs in 50 overs.

India in response, lost Gautam Gambhir in the first over itself. The chase was not going to be easy against a fiery Pakistan pace attack and it got even tougher with Gambhir’s dismissal. But entered Virat Kohli and knocked the wind out of Pakistan’s sails. 

The veteran batter put on an exhibition of some glorious stroke play and struck 183 runs off 148 balls to help his team trump Misbah-ul-Haq & co. Kohli’s breathtaking knock comprised 22 fours and a six, and he was adjudged Player of the Match for his phenomenal innings.