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HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIRAT KOHLI: 5 OF HIS MOST MOMENTOUS ACHIEVEMENTS

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In the second-most populated country in the world, cricket is a religion, and cricket players are revered as idols. India has produced some of the best cricket players in the world, including Gundappa Vishwanath, Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid, and MS Dhoni. They have gained the admiration of a billion people.


They have won people over with their tact and charm both on and off the field. Indians have supported them, and they have contributed something that everyone can be proud of and value. Legendary players in Indian cricket are not only remembered for their captivating on-field displays; millions of people have also been inspired by their personal stories and routes to stardom.


The consistency that has created Virat Kohli, who is regarded as one of the top batsmen in the world, a genuinely unequalled and prolific batsman of our times, has won him a great deal of admiration. The legendary athlete, who turns 34 today, is popularly known among his followers as "Chase Master," "Run Machine," and "King Kohli." Thanks to his commitment, discipline, and most significantly, his willpower, Kohli has accomplished a number of milestones and won accolades.


After making his debut for the Delhi Under-15 team in the Polly Umrigar Trophy in 2002, Kohli quickly rose to prominence after leading India to victory at the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia in 2008. As he progressed through the ranks, Kohli achieved a number of accomplishments that enhanced India's cricketing prowess.


183 Against Pakistan In Asia Cup 2012

On March 18, 2012, Kohli made 183 runs, the most individual innings by a batsman in the Asia Cup, establishing history. Additionally, it was the best batsman's individual ODI score against Pakistan.


World Cup Final Innings of 2011

A number of India victories have been engineered by Kohli, thanks to his outstanding run-chasing skills. The King has stated on multiple occasions that his innings of 35 in the 2011 World Cup final is among his highest-value scores. In the pivotal championship match, Kohli batted at number 4 and contributed to an 83-run partnership with Gautam Gambhir that helped India win in record time.


82 in Australia in 2016 T20 World

Up until recently, Kohli's spectacular 82-run innings against Australia in Mohali during the 2016 T20 World Cup stood as the batsman's highest total. The incredible accomplishment eventually became known as the T20 World Cup's "Greatest Moment."


133 Off 86 Against Sri Lanka In Commonwealth Bank Tri-Series 2012

It can be seen as a turning point in the illustrious career of the 34-year-old cricket player. Kohli eventually managed to smash 133 runs off 86 balls in the eleventh game of the series.


6th Test Cricket Double Century In 2017

The run machine reached a significant milestone in 2017 when he became the first Test cricket captain to record six double century. With this, Kohli eclipsed Brian Lara's record of five double century in Test matches.


82 Off 53 Against Pakistan In T20 World Cup 2022

The fact that the thrilling game occurred on the night of Diwali was a bonus for the millions of Indian cricket fans. It has been said that Kohli's unbeaten 83 is his best T20 innings to date.