Virat Kohli Test Career- Centuries, Highest Score, Total Run and Double Centuries
India’s batting superstar Virat Kohli recently announced his retirement from Test cricket, closing the chapter on one of the most influential careers in red-ball cricket history. From powerful centuries to leading India as captain, Kohli left behind an unmatched legacy. Below is a breakdown of his Test career highlights.
Virat Kohli scored a total of 30 Test centuries during his career. Known for his consistency and aggressive style, his centuries often came in challenging conditions, both at home and overseas. Kohli is one of the few Indian players to have scored centuries in Australia, England, South Africa, and New Zealand — showcasing his adaptability on all surfaces.
Kohli’s highest individual score in Test cricket is 254 not out, which he achieved against South Africa in 2019 at Pune. This innings stands out not only for the number of runs but also for his command over the opposition and his ability to convert a strong start into a double century.
In his 123-match Test career, Kohli accumulated a total of 9230 runs at an average of 46.85. This places him as India’s fourth-highest run scorer in Tests, behind Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Sunil Gavaskar. His consistency over 14 years helped define India’s batting strength in the modern era.
Virat Kohli scored 7 double centuries in Test cricket — the most by any Indian captain and one of the highest in world cricket history. His double tons often came in match-winning performances, showing not only his hunger for big scores but also his ability to build innings over long periods.
Here is the batting career summary presented in a clear tabular format:
| Format | Matches (M) | Innings (Inn) | Runs | Balls Faced (BF) | Highest Score (HS) | Average (Avg) | Strike Rate (SR) | Not Outs (NO) | 4s | 6s | 50s | 100s | 200s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 123 | 210 | 9230 | 16608 | 254 | 46.85 | 55.58 | 13 | 1027 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 7 |
| ODI | 302 | 290 | 14181 | 15192 | 183 | 57.88 | 93.35 | 45 | 1325 | 153 | 74 | 51 | 0 |
| T20I | 125 | 117 | 4188 | 3056 | 122 | 48.70 | 137.05 | 31 | 369 | 124 | 38 | 1 | 0 |
| IPL | 263 | 255 | 8509 | 6417 | 113 | 39.58 | 132.61 | 40 | 749 | 290 | 62 | 8 | 0 |
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