Virat Kohli's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer, renowned as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. A right-handed batsman and former captain across all formats, he holds numerous records, including the most ODI centuries. He is also a former captain to lead India to three consecutive Test mace wins. Known as 'King Kohli' and 'The Chase Master' for his aggressive playing style and exceptional run-scoring ability, he is the highest run-scorer in the Indian Premier League.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2005: Impressive Performance in 2005-06 Season

In 2005, Kohli started the 2005-06 season with a score of 227 against Punjab and later scored 228 runs in the semi-finals against Baroda, leading Delhi to victory and eventually securing the tournament with a win over Mumbai. He finished as the highest run-scorer with 757 runs from 7 matches.

June 2008: Border-Gavaskar Scholarship

In June 2008, Kohli was awarded the Border–Gavaskar scholarship and got the opportunity to train at Cricket Australia's Centre of Excellence in Brisbane. He also represented India Emerging Players in the Emerging Players Tournament 2008, where he played a knock of 120 runs against New Zealand Emerging Players.

2008: U-19 World Cup Victory

In 2008, Kohli led the Indian squad and won the 2008 U-19 World Cup held in Malaysia. He amassed 235 runs at an average of 47.

2009: Emerging Players Tournament

In 2009, Kohli participated in the Emerging Players Tournament in Australia, where he finished as the leading run-scorer with 398 runs. His performance helped lead his team to victory against the South Africa Emerging Players in Brisbane. Kohli stated that this tournament was a "turning point" in his career.

2009: Kohli's ODI Debut and Maiden Century

In 2009, Virat Kohli became a part of the Indian squad for the tri-series in Sri Lanka and the Champions Trophy. He was included in the team for the ODI series against Sri Lanka and scored his maiden ODI century, 107 off 114 balls while sharing a 224 run partnership with Gautam Gambhir. India won the series 3–1 as a result.

January 2010: Kohli's Performance in Bangladesh Tri-Nation ODI Tournament

In January 2010, Virat Kohli played in the tri-nation ODI tournament in Bangladesh and became the third Indian player to score two ODI centuries before the age of 22. He was the leading run-scorer of the series, with 275 runs from 5 innings at an average of 91.66.

2010: Kohli's Continued Success in ODIs

In October 2010, Virat Kohli scored a century against Australia, earning him the man of the match award. He scored another match-winning century against New Zealand, marking his fourth ODI hundred and second in succession. The Indian team won the series 5–0 and his performances solidified his position in the ODI team. Kohli was India's leading run-scorer in ODIs in 2010, accumulating 995 runs from 25 matches.

January 2011: Kohli's Performance in South Africa and World Cup Selection

In January 2011, Virat Kohli was India's leading run scorer in the five-match ODI series in the South African tour, with 193 runs including two fifties. He jumped to number two spot on the ICC Rankings for men's ODI batters, and was named in India's 15-man squad for the World Cup.

October 2011: Kohli's Success in Home ODI Series Against England

In October 2011, Virat Kohli was the leading run scorer of the five-match home ODI series against England, which India won 5–0. He scored 270 runs across 5 matches at an average of 90, including an unbeaten knock of 112 from 98 balls at Delhi. Due to his ODI success, Kohli was included in the Test squad to face the West Indies in November.

Dec 2011: Kohli's Maiden Test Century in Australia

In December 2011, during India's tour of Australia, Virat Kohli top scored in each of India's innings in the third Test at Perth. In the fourth and final match at Adelaide, Kohli scored his maiden Test century, 116 runs in the first innings. Although India suffered a 0–4 whitewash, Kohli was India's top run-scorer in the series.

2011: ODI World Cup Win

In 2011, Kohli was a key member of the Indian team that won the ODI World Cup.

2011: Kohli Retained by RCB and Captains IPL Match

Prior to the 2011 season of the IPL, Virat Kohli was retained by Bangalore for US$1.8 million. Kohli scored 56 runs against the Delhi Daredevils and was awarded the player of the match. With regular captain Daniel Vettori injured, Kohli captained his side for the first time in an IPL match.

2012: ODI Player of the Year

In 2012, Kohli won the ODI Player of the Year award.

2013: Champions Trophy win and ODI Rankings

In 2013, Kohli was a key member of the Indian team that won the Champions Trophy, and he was also ranked number one in the ODI batting rankings.

2013: Arjuna Award

In 2013, Kohli was honored with the Arjuna Award.

2014: Kohli's Brand Value

In 2014, American Appraisal evaluated Kohli's brand value at $56.4 million, ranking him fourth among India's most valued celebrity brands.

2014: Player of the Tournament in T20 World Cup

In 2014, Virat Kohli was named the Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup, marking one of two occasions he has achieved this honor.

2015: Number One T20I Ranking

In 2015, Kohli achieved the number one ranking in T20I.

2015: IPL Season 2015

In 2015, Virat Kohli played in the IPL, expressing optimism due to Bangalore's strengthened middle order. He opened batting with Gayle, scored 41 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, and achieved his first half-century against Chennai Super Kings. He promoted AB de Villiers up the order and guided his team to a ten-wicket victory against Delhi Daredevils. He scored 82 against Mumbai Indians and earned the player of the match award against Hyderabad with 44 off 19 balls. Kohli accumulated 505 runs in 16 matches. Bangalore lost in qualifier 2 against Chennai.

October 2016: Kohli's Increased Brand Worth

In October 2016, Duff & Phelps reported that Kohli's brand worth had increased to $92 million, making him second only to Shah Rukh Khan.

2016: Wisden Leading Cricketer

From 2016, Kohli was named the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World for three consecutive years.

2016: Player of the Tournament in T20 World Cup

In 2016, Virat Kohli was named the Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup for the second time, making him the only cricketer to have achieved this feat twice.

2016: IPL Season 2016

In 2016, Virat Kohli's IPL season started with 75 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He scored his first Twenty20 century against Gujarat Lions and continued delivering match-winning performances. He scored his fourth century against Kings XI Punjab, surpassing 4,000 runs in the league. Kohli ended the season with a record 973 runs in 16 matches, claiming the Orange Cap and the title of Most Valuable Player, even though his team lost to Hyderabad in the final.

2017: Recognized as Valuable Brand Among Athletes

In 2017, Forbes recognized Kohli as the seventh "Most Valuable Brand among Athletes", with an estimated brand value of $14.5 million.

2017: Multiple Awards

In 2017, Kohli won the ODI Player of the Year award and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for Cricketer of the Year.

2018: Number One Test Batsman

In 2018, Kohli was ranked the number one Test batsman, making him the only Indian to hold the number one spot in all three formats.

2018: Peak Performance and Awards

In 2018, Kohli won the Garfield Sobers Trophy, ODI Player of the Year, and Test Player of the Year awards, becoming the first player to win all three in the same year. He also won the Khel Ratna Award.

2018: Test Mace Win

In 2018, Virat Kohli led India to win the Test mace for the second of three consecutive years.

2018: Record for Fastest 1,000 ODI Runs

In 2018, Virat Kohli set a record by becoming the first player to score 1,000 ODI runs in 11 innings in a calendar year, showcasing his exceptional batting prowess.

2019: Spirit of Cricket Award

In 2019, Kohli was awarded the Spirit of Cricket Award.

2019: Included in Forbes' List

In 2019, Kohli was the only cricketer included in Forbes' list of "World's 100 Highest-Paid Athletes", ranked 100th with earnings estimated at $25 million.

2019: Test Mace Win

In 2019, Virat Kohli led India to win the Test mace for the third consecutive year.

2019: Honored with Stand Named After Him

In 2019, on his international debut's eleventh anniversary, Kohli was honored with a stand named after him at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi.

2020: ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade

In 2020, ICC named Kohli the male cricketer of the decade for the years 2011 to 2020.

2022: 1,000 Runs in T20 World Cup

In 2022, Virat Kohli achieved the milestone of scoring 1,000 runs in the T20 World Cup, becoming only the second player after Mahela Jayawardene to reach this feat.

November 2023: Surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's ODI Century Record

On November 15, 2023, in the semifinal of the 2023 ODI World Cup, Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's tally of 49 ODI centuries, achieving his 50th ODI century and becoming the first player to score more than 700 runs in a single edition of the tournament.

2023: ODI Player of the Year Award

In 2023, Kohli won the ODI Player of the Year award for the fourth time.

May 2024: 250 matches for a single franchise

On 12 May 2024, Kohli became the first player in the history of the Indian Premier League to play 250 matches for a single franchise, playing against Delhi Capitals at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

2024: Fastest to 27,000 International Runs

In 2024, Kohli became the fastest player to score 27,000 runs in international cricket, surpassing Tendulkar's record during the Test against Bangladesh.