<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/just-couldnt-wait-for-november-5-to-wish-you-shahnawaz-dahani-gives-advance-birthday-wishes-to-goat-virat-kohli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a> 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 <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/you-think-about-your-team-instead-of-yourself-gautam-gambhir-condemns-babar-azam-for-continuing-to-open-innings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gautam Gambhir</a> 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.&nbsp;

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 &amp; co. Kohli’s breathtaking knock comprised 22 fours and a six, and he was adjudged Player of the Match for his phenomenal innings.

4. 133* off 86 balls vs Sri Lanka, Commonwealth Bank Series, 2012

India took on Sri Lanka in their final game of the Commonwealth Bank Series in Hobart in February 2012. After being put to bat, Mahela Jayawardene &amp; co posted a daunting total of 320 runs on the board riding on tons from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/17-interesting-facts-about-tillakaratne-dilshan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tillakaratne Dilshan</a> (160* runs off 165 balls) and Kumar Sangakkara (105 runs off 87 balls).

India needed to chase down the total in 40 overs to pip the Lankan Lions on the net-run rate to keep their chances alive of making it to the finals of the tri-nation series. The stakes were high and the task was arduous. Someone needed to play a blinder of a knock and Kohli rose to the challenge.

The star batter arrived at the crease with India at 86 for 2 with Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar back in the hut. Kohli took the attack to the opposition right from the get-go and smashed 133* runs off 86 deliveries to get India across the line. His match-winning knock included 16 fours and two maximums.

3. 82* runs off 51 balls vs Australia, 2016 T20 World Cup

India locked horns with Australia in the 2016 T20 World Cup in Mohali in what was a virtual quarter-final. The Aussies batted first and posted a fighting total of 160 runs in 20 overs with Aaron Finch (43 runs off 34 balls) top-scoring for them. India, in response, were in a precarious position after losing their third wicket in the eighth over with just 49 runs on the board.

MS Dhoni &amp; co. needed someone to hold the innings together and take the game deep, and Virat Kohli did just that. He stitched partnerships with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-made-those-runs-before-i-beat-him-up-yuvraj-singh-congratulates-shubhman-gill-in-his-trademark-style/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuvraj Singh</a> and then joined hands with Dhoni. There came a stage in the game when Men in Blue needed 39 runs off three overs and Australia would have backed themselves to defend it.

But Kohli was on a rampage. He hit the Australian quicks all around the park and helped his team chase the target down with five balls to spare.

Kohli’s blistering knock of 82 runs off 51 deliveries consisted of nine fours and two majestic sixes. The former India skipper’s superb innings under pressure helped India book a spot in the semi-final of the T20 extravaganza.

2. 149 runs off 225 balls vs England, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 2018

India faced England in the first game of the five-match Test series at Edgbaston in August 2018. After opting to bat, the Three Lions posted 287 runs in their first innings courtesy of half-centuries from skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/there-is-something-about-joe-root-which-makes-him-such-a-smooth-operator-on-the-22-yards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Root</a> (80 runs off 156 balls) and Jonny Bairstow (70 runs off 88 balls).

India were off to a solid start with 50 for no loss. But they then suffered a mini-collapse losing three wickets for just nine runs. Virat Kohli was at the crease with Ajinkya Rahane. Kohli had failed miserably on the last England tour as he had merely managed 134 runs in five Tests. Given his previous failures, it was a big challenge for him with the Men in Blue struggling at 59 for 3 and opposition bowlers dictating terms.&nbsp;

But the star batter rose to the occasion and what followed was simply remarkable. Wickets tumbled at one end but Kohli stood firm at the other end and notched up an incredible knock of 149 runs off 225 deliveries which consisted of 22 fours and one sixes. Courtesy of his incredible century, India reached 274.

1. 82* runs off 53 balls vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2022

India clashed with Pakistan in their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2022 at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium. Babar Azam &amp; co., after being put into bat posted a competitive total of 159 runs on the board with Shan Masood and Iftikhar Ahmed scoring half-centuries.

Chasing 160, the Men in Blue were in a spot of bother at 31 for 4, and the chances of making a comeback against a fiery Pakistan bowling attack were looking bleak. But Virat Kohli had some other plans. He gradually built his innings fetching singles, twos, and even threes, and when the time was right, the former Indian skipper just unleashed.

However, there was one point when 28 runs were required of eight deliveries and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/he-is-the-right-choice-deep-dasgupta-welcomes-hardik-pandyas-leadership-role-for-new-zealand-t20is/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a> was struggling to get his timing right at the other end. The task was cumbersome but there was no stopping Kohli. From a daunting equation, he brought it down to two runs off as many balls and India went on to script a historic triumph. The veteran batter remained unbeaten on 82* runs off 53 deliveries.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/just-couldnt-wait-for-november-5-to-wish-you-shahnawaz-dahani-gives-advance-birthday-wishes-to-goat-virat-kohli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a> 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.
<h3>Here are the top 5 knocks of Virat Kohli:</h3>
<h3>5. 183* runs off 148 balls vs Pakistan, 2012 Asia Cup</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1667660250287_Kohli-183-1.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
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 <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/you-think-about-your-team-instead-of-yourself-gautam-gambhir-condemns-babar-azam-for-continuing-to-open-innings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gautam Gambhir</a> 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.&nbsp;
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 &amp; co. Kohli’s breathtaking knock comprised 22 fours and a six, and he was adjudged Player of the Match for his phenomenal innings.

<h3>4. 133* off 86 balls vs Sri Lanka, Commonwealth Bank Series, 2012</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1667660322115_Kohli-133-1-min-2.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
India took on Sri Lanka in their final game of the Commonwealth Bank Series in Hobart in February 2012. After being put to bat, Mahela Jayawardene &amp; co posted a daunting total of 320 runs on the board riding on tons from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/17-interesting-facts-about-tillakaratne-dilshan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tillakaratne Dilshan</a> (160* runs off 165 balls) and Kumar Sangakkara (105 runs off 87 balls).
India needed to chase down the total in 40 overs to pip the Lankan Lions on the net-run rate to keep their chances alive of making it to the finals of the tri-nation series. The stakes were high and the task was arduous. Someone needed to play a blinder of a knock and Kohli rose to the challenge.
The star batter arrived at the crease with India at 86 for 2 with Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar back in the hut. Kohli took the attack to the opposition right from the get-go and smashed 133* runs off 86 deliveries to get India across the line. His match-winning knock included 16 fours and two maximums.

<h3>3. 82* runs off 51 balls vs Australia, 2016 T20 World Cup</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1667659745229_FotoJet-min.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
India locked horns with Australia in the 2016 T20 World Cup in Mohali in what was a virtual quarter-final. The Aussies batted first and posted a fighting total of 160 runs in 20 overs with Aaron Finch (43 runs off 34 balls) top-scoring for them. India, in response, were in a precarious position after losing their third wicket in the eighth over with just 49 runs on the board.
MS Dhoni &amp; co. needed someone to hold the innings together and take the game deep, and Virat Kohli did just that. He stitched partnerships with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-made-those-runs-before-i-beat-him-up-yuvraj-singh-congratulates-shubhman-gill-in-his-trademark-style/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuvraj Singh</a> and then joined hands with Dhoni. There came a stage in the game when Men in Blue needed 39 runs off three overs and Australia would have backed themselves to defend it. 
But Kohli was on a rampage. He hit the Australian quicks all around the park and helped his team chase the target down with five balls to spare.
Kohli’s blistering knock of 82 runs off 51 deliveries consisted of nine fours and two majestic sixes. The former India skipper’s superb innings under pressure helped India book a spot in the semi-final of the T20 extravaganza.

<h3>2. 149 runs off 225 balls vs England, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 2018</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1667659887875_FotoJet-(1)-min.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
India faced England in the first game of the five-match Test series at Edgbaston in August 2018. After opting to bat, the Three Lions posted 287 runs in their first innings courtesy of half-centuries from skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/there-is-something-about-joe-root-which-makes-him-such-a-smooth-operator-on-the-22-yards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Root</a> (80 runs off 156 balls) and Jonny Bairstow (70 runs off 88 balls).
India were off to a solid start with 50 for no loss. But they then suffered a mini-collapse losing three wickets for just nine runs. Virat Kohli was at the crease with Ajinkya Rahane. Kohli had failed miserably on the last England tour as he had merely managed 134 runs in five Tests. Given his previous failures, it was a big challenge for him with the Men in Blue struggling at 59 for 3 and opposition bowlers dictating terms.&nbsp;
But the star batter rose to the occasion and what followed was simply remarkable. Wickets tumbled at one end but Kohli stood firm at the other end and notched up an incredible knock of 149 runs off 225 deliveries which consisted of 22 fours and one sixes. Courtesy of his incredible century, India reached 274.

<h3>1. 82* runs off 53 balls vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2022</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1666526911489_Virat-Kohli2.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
India clashed with Pakistan in their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2022 at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium. Babar Azam &amp; co., after being put into bat posted a competitive total of 159 runs on the board with Shan Masood and Iftikhar Ahmed scoring half-centuries.
Chasing 160, the Men in Blue were in a spot of bother at 31 for 4, and the chances of making a comeback against a fiery Pakistan bowling attack were looking bleak. But Virat Kohli had some other plans. He gradually built his innings fetching singles, twos, and even threes, and when the time was right, the former Indian skipper just unleashed.
However, there was one point when 28 runs were required of eight deliveries and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/he-is-the-right-choice-deep-dasgupta-welcomes-hardik-pandyas-leadership-role-for-new-zealand-t20is/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a> was struggling to get his timing right at the other end. The task was cumbersome but there was no stopping Kohli. From a daunting equation, he brought it down to two runs off as many balls and India went on to script a historic triumph. The veteran batter remained unbeaten on 82* runs off 53 deliveries.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/just-couldnt-wait-for-november-5-to-wish-you-shahnawaz-dahani-gives-advance-birthday-wishes-to-goat-virat-kohli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a> 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.
<h3>Here are the top 5 knocks of Virat Kohli:</h3>
<h3>5. 183* runs off 148 balls vs Pakistan, 2012 Asia Cup</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1667660250287_Kohli-183-1.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
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 <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/you-think-about-your-team-instead-of-yourself-gautam-gambhir-condemns-babar-azam-for-continuing-to-open-innings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gautam Gambhir</a> 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.&nbsp;
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 &amp; co. Kohli’s breathtaking knock comprised 22 fours and a six, and he was adjudged Player of the Match for his phenomenal innings.

<h3>4. 133* off 86 balls vs Sri Lanka, Commonwealth Bank Series, 2012</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1667660322115_Kohli-133-1-min-2.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
India took on Sri Lanka in their final game of the Commonwealth Bank Series in Hobart in February 2012. After being put to bat, Mahela Jayawardene &amp; co posted a daunting total of 320 runs on the board riding on tons from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/17-interesting-facts-about-tillakaratne-dilshan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tillakaratne Dilshan</a> (160* runs off 165 balls) and Kumar Sangakkara (105 runs off 87 balls).
India needed to chase down the total in 40 overs to pip the Lankan Lions on the net-run rate to keep their chances alive of making it to the finals of the tri-nation series. The stakes were high and the task was arduous. Someone needed to play a blinder of a knock and Kohli rose to the challenge.
The star batter arrived at the crease with India at 86 for 2 with Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar back in the hut. Kohli took the attack to the opposition right from the get-go and smashed 133* runs off 86 deliveries to get India across the line. His match-winning knock included 16 fours and two maximums.

<h3>3. 82* runs off 51 balls vs Australia, 2016 T20 World Cup</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1667659745229_FotoJet-min.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
India locked horns with Australia in the 2016 T20 World Cup in Mohali in what was a virtual quarter-final. The Aussies batted first and posted a fighting total of 160 runs in 20 overs with Aaron Finch (43 runs off 34 balls) top-scoring for them. India, in response, were in a precarious position after losing their third wicket in the eighth over with just 49 runs on the board.
MS Dhoni &amp; co. needed someone to hold the innings together and take the game deep, and Virat Kohli did just that. He stitched partnerships with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-made-those-runs-before-i-beat-him-up-yuvraj-singh-congratulates-shubhman-gill-in-his-trademark-style/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuvraj Singh</a> and then joined hands with Dhoni. There came a stage in the game when Men in Blue needed 39 runs off three overs and Australia would have backed themselves to defend it. 
But Kohli was on a rampage. He hit the Australian quicks all around the park and helped his team chase the target down with five balls to spare.
Kohli’s blistering knock of 82 runs off 51 deliveries consisted of nine fours and two majestic sixes. The former India skipper’s superb innings under pressure helped India book a spot in the semi-final of the T20 extravaganza.

<h3>2. 149 runs off 225 balls vs England, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 2018</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1667659887875_FotoJet-(1)-min.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
India faced England in the first game of the five-match Test series at Edgbaston in August 2018. After opting to bat, the Three Lions posted 287 runs in their first innings courtesy of half-centuries from skipper <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/there-is-something-about-joe-root-which-makes-him-such-a-smooth-operator-on-the-22-yards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Root</a> (80 runs off 156 balls) and Jonny Bairstow (70 runs off 88 balls).
India were off to a solid start with 50 for no loss. But they then suffered a mini-collapse losing three wickets for just nine runs. Virat Kohli was at the crease with Ajinkya Rahane. Kohli had failed miserably on the last England tour as he had merely managed 134 runs in five Tests. Given his previous failures, it was a big challenge for him with the Men in Blue struggling at 59 for 3 and opposition bowlers dictating terms.&nbsp;
But the star batter rose to the occasion and what followed was simply remarkable. Wickets tumbled at one end but Kohli stood firm at the other end and notched up an incredible knock of 149 runs off 225 deliveries which consisted of 22 fours and one sixes. Courtesy of his incredible century, India reached 274.

<h3>1. 82* runs off 53 balls vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2022</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1666526911489_Virat-Kohli2.jpeg" width="640" height="400" alt="">
India clashed with Pakistan in their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2022 at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium. Babar Azam &amp; co., after being put into bat posted a competitive total of 159 runs on the board with Shan Masood and Iftikhar Ahmed scoring half-centuries.
Chasing 160, the Men in Blue were in a spot of bother at 31 for 4, and the chances of making a comeback against a fiery Pakistan bowling attack were looking bleak. But Virat Kohli had some other plans. He gradually built his innings fetching singles, twos, and even threes, and when the time was right, the former Indian skipper just unleashed.
However, there was one point when 28 runs were required of eight deliveries and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/he-is-the-right-choice-deep-dasgupta-welcomes-hardik-pandyas-leadership-role-for-new-zealand-t20is/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a> was struggling to get his timing right at the other end. The task was cumbersome but there was no stopping Kohli. From a daunting equation, he brought it down to two runs off as many balls and India went on to script a historic triumph. The veteran batter remained unbeaten on 82* runs off 53 deliveries.&nbsp;

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

Top 5 knocks of Virat Kohli across formats

There have been many times when Virat Kohli has set the stage ablaze with his outstanding performances

Here are the top 5 knocks of Virat Kohli across formats.