Virat Kohli Age, Stats, Centuries & Total Runs (2026)
Virat Kohli age, birthday, centuries, total runs and career stats in Tests, ODIs and IPL. Updated for 2026 with latest form and records.
Quick answer: Virat Kohli was born on 5 November 1988, so he is 38 years old as of November 2026. He has scored 86 international centuries (30 in Tests, 55 in ODIs and 1 in T20Is) and more than 28,500 international runs across all formats, which is the second-highest total in cricket history after Sachin Tendulkar.
Career numbers on this page are updated as of October 2026. Kohli is still active in ODIs and the IPL, so we refresh this article after every series.
About Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is one of the most successful batters the game has produced. The Delhi-born cricket player has been the face of Indian cricket for more than a decade, first as a fearless young batter, then as a record-breaking captain, and now as a senior batter in the ODI side and a Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star in the IPL.
He is known for his chasing ability, his fitness and his consistency. His 55 ODI centuries are the most by any batter in the format, and he is the only player with more than 9,000 runs in the IPL.
Below is a complete guide to Virat Kohli's age, birthday, stats, centuries, total runs, records, family and latest form.
Virat Kohli Age and Birthday
Virat Kohli's birthday is 5 November. He was born on 5 November 1988 in Delhi and turned 38 in November 2026. Fans around the world celebrate the day every year, and he often marks it with a big innings. This year he scored 74 off 51 balls against New Zealand in Auckland a day before turning 38.
| Personal Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Virat Kohli |
| Nickname | Cheeku |
| Date of Birth | 5 November 1988 |
| Age | 38 years (as of November 2026) |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Role | Right-handed batter |
| Batting Position | Mostly No. 3 for India in ODIs |
| Jersey Number | 18 |
| Teams | India, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (IPL), Delhi |
| Current Status | Active in ODIs and IPL. Retired from Tests (May 2025) and T20Is (June 2024) |
Early Life and the Road to the Indian Team
Kohli grew up in West Delhi and started training at a young age. He played for Delhi at age-group level and soon moved into the senior team. In December 2006, his father passed away during a Ranji Trophy match, and Kohli returned to the field the very next day to play a gritty innings for Delhi. People close to him often point to that moment as the start of his mental toughness.
In 2008, he captained India to the Under-19 World Cup title in Malaysia. A few months later, he made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in Dambulla. He scored his first ODI century in December 2009 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, and by the 2011 ODI World Cup he was part of the squad that won the trophy at home.
Virat Kohli International Career
The history of Virat Kohli's international career is easy to split into three stages:
- 2008 to 2013: He establishes himself as a limited-overs batter. He makes his T20I debut in 2010 and his Test debut in 2011, and he is part of the 2011 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy winning squads.
- 2014 to 2021: He becomes captain in all formats and posts huge numbers. He scored 11 international centuries in 2017 and 7 in 2019, five of them in ODIs.
- 2022 to now: After stepping down as captain, he recovers form, scores a T20I century in the 2022 Asia Cup, finishes as the top scorer of the 2023 ODI World Cup with 765 runs, and plays a key role in India's T20 World Cup win in 2024 and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Virat Kohli Stats Across Formats
Here are Virat Kohli's career stats in Tests, ODIs and T20Is. You can also cross-check live career numbers on ESPNcricinfo or Cricbuzz.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Highest Score | Centuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 123 | 9,230 | 46.85 | 254* | 30 |
| ODI | 317 | 15,109 | 58.78 | 183 | 55 |
| T20I | 125 | 4,188 | 48.69 | 122* | 1 |
| Total | 565 | 28,527 | - | 254* | 86 |
ODI figures are as of 13 October 2026. Test and T20I numbers are final, as he has retired from both formats.
Virat Kohli Total Runs
Virat Kohli's total international runs stand at 28,527 across Tests, ODIs and T20Is (as of October 2026). In January 2026, he went past Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket, behind only Sachin Tendulkar. His ODI average of 58.78 is also among the best ever for batters with 10,000 or more runs.
How Many Centuries Has Virat Kohli Scored?
Virat Kohli has scored 86 international centuries. That is the second-highest tally in history, behind Sachin Tendulkar's 100.
| Format | Centuries |
|---|---|
| Tests | 30 |
| ODIs | 55 |
| T20Is | 1 |
| Total | 86 |
He broke Tendulkar's record for the most ODI centuries during the 2023 World Cup, scoring his 50th ODI hundred (117) in the semi-final against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium. His 55th came in September 2026, when he scored an unbeaten 139 against West Indies.
How Many Fifties Has Virat Kohli Scored?
Kohli has more than 140 international half-centuries: 31 in Tests, 38 in T20Is and over 70 in ODIs.
Virat Kohli Test Career
Kohli made his Test debut in June 2011 against West Indies in Kingston. Over the next 14 years, he played 123 Tests and scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries. His highest score of 254* came against South Africa in Pune in 2019.
He holds the record for the most double centuries by an Indian batter. He hit seven of them, starting with his first 200 against West Indies in Antigua in 2016. He announced his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025, finishing 770 runs short of the 10,000-run mark.
Virat Kohli Batting and Bowling
Kohli is a right-handed batter who is at his best while chasing. He builds an innings with singles and twos, then accelerates with drives through the off side and flicks off his legs. He is the highest run-scorer at No. 3 in ODI history, and he has also opened the batting in the IPL.
As for Virat Kohli's bowling, he is a part-time medium-pace option who has picked up a handful of wickets across formats. It is his fielding, which is among the best in the Indian side, that adds more value.
Virat Kohli Captaincy Record
Kohli took over as India's Test captain in 2014 and became the limited-overs captain in January 2017. In Tests, he led India in 68 matches and won 40, the most by any Indian captain. He stepped down as T20I captain after the 2021 T20 World Cup, was replaced as ODI captain in December 2021, and resigned as Test captain in January 2022. He also captained RCB from 2013 to 2021 and led them to the 2016 IPL final.
Virat Kohli vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup 2022
One of the best T20I innings ever played was Kohli's unbeaten 82 off 53 balls against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in October 2022. India needed 48 off the last 18 balls, and Kohli's two sixes in the penultimate over turned the game. India won off the final ball.
Virat Kohli IPL Record
Kohli has played for only one IPL franchise, RCB, since the first season in 2008. He is the leading run-scorer in IPL history and the first batter to cross 9,000 runs in the league.
| IPL Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 283 |
| Runs | 9,405 |
| Average | 40.71 |
| Strike Rate | 134.99 |
| Highest Score | 113* |
| Centuries | 9 |
| Fifties | 69 |
| Most Runs in a Season | 973 (2016) |
| IPL Titles | 2 (2025, 2026) |
In IPL 2026, he scored 675 runs, including a century (105* against Kolkata Knight Riders) and an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls in the final against Gujarat Titans, as RCB won back-to-back titles. It was his record ninth 500-plus season in the IPL.
Virat Kohli Awards and Honours
- Arjuna Award: 2013
- Padma Shri: 2017
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna: 2018
- ICC Cricketer of the Year (Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy): 2017 and 2018
- ICC ODI Player of the Year: 2012, 2017, 2018 and 2023
He has also won four ICC trophies with India: the 2011 ODI World Cup, the 2013 Champions Trophy, the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Virat Kohli Recent Form and Latest News
Kohli has been in strong form since returning to ODI cricket. A quick look at his recent run:
- January 2026: He was the leading run-scorer for India in the home ODI series against New Zealand with 240 runs, including a 54th ODI century (124) in Indore. He also climbed back to No. 1 in the ICC ODI batting rankings.
- May 2026: He finished the IPL with 675 runs and was named Player of the Match in the final.
- September 2026: He scored an unbeaten 139 against West Indies for his 55th ODI hundred.
- November 2026: He scored 74 off 51 balls in the first ODI of India's tour of New Zealand.
Kohli has also said that the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last for India, so each ODI series is closely followed by fans.
Is Virat Kohli Playing Today? Where Is He Now?
Kohli now plays only ODIs for India and the IPL for RCB, so he does not feature in every India match. India's squads for each match are confirmed at the toss, and you can check whether he is in the playing XI and follow his batting on the live score page on Matex.
When he is not on national duty, Kohli usually prepares for the next series or the IPL season, and he sometimes plays domestic cricket for Delhi.
Where Does Virat Kohli Live? Family and Baby
Kohli owns properties in Mumbai, Gurugram and Alibaug. Since 2025, reports have said that he and his family spend much of their time in London, away from the spotlight. The family has not shared a permanent address, and we are not listing one here out of respect for their privacy.
Kohli married actor Anushka Sharma in December 2017. The couple has two children: daughter Vamika, born in January 2021, and son Akaay, born in February 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virat Kohli
1. How many centuries has Virat Kohli scored?
Virat Kohli has scored 86 international centuries: 30 in Tests, 55 in ODIs and 1 in T20Is. He also has 9 IPL centuries.
2. What is Virat Kohli's age?
Virat Kohli was born on 5 November 1988. He turned 38 in November 2026.
3. When is Virat Kohli's birthday?
His birthday is on 5 November every year.
4. What are Virat Kohli's total runs in international cricket?
He has scored 28,527 international runs: 9,230 in Tests, 15,109 in ODIs and 4,188 in T20Is (as of October 2026).
5. Has Virat Kohli retired?
He has retired from T20Is (June 2024) and Tests (May 2025), but he still plays ODIs for India and the IPL for RCB.
6. Which IPL team does Virat Kohli play for?
Kohli has played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) since the first IPL season in 2008, and he has won two titles with them, in 2025 and 2026.
7. How many Tests did Virat Kohli play?
He played 123 Tests and scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, with 30 centuries.
8. Who is Virat Kohli's wife and how many children does he have?
Kohli is married to actor Anushka Sharma. They have two children, a daughter named Vamika and a son named Akaay.
Conclusion
Virat Kohli's journey from a young Delhi batter to the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket is the story of discipline, fitness and big-match temperament. With 86 international centuries, a record 55 ODI hundreds, four ICC trophies and two IPL titles, he has already secured his place among the all-time greats, and he is still adding to those numbers.
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