Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli turns 38 today (November 5). The exciting batsman started off with a BDM bat but is now one of the most revered cricketers in history with the MRF Genius branding.

Over the past two decades, Kohli has achieved the incredible. He has hit record-breaking scores, thrilling wins, faced tough times and made amazing comebacks. As one of the youngest players in the Indian dressing room, he has grown into the man who will carry on Sachin Tendulkar's legacy. His career has shown that even the sport's greatest icons can have amazing highs and challenging lows.

The 'King' still has big ambitions as he enters the later stages of his career. As we look towards the 2027 ODI World Cup, he will get ever closer to Tendulkar's record of 100 centuries in international cricket. Plus, he will be looking to win more silverware in the IPL. Even though he has taken a step back from Test and T20I cricket, he is still a force to be reckoned with in the 50-over game.

Let's take a look at 38 unique records that show just how incredible Virat Kohli's journey has been on his 38th birthday.

Virat Kohli's domestic and age-group cricket records

1.

257 runs in his debut full Ranji Trophy season for Delhi in 2006-07. He had an average of 36.71 in 9 innings, with 1 half-century and 90 as his top score.

2. 534 runs in his debut full Vijay Hazare Trophy season in 2008-09. He had an average of 89.00 with 4 centuries in 7 innings and was the leading run scorer.

3. 179 runs in his debut Inter-State T20 tournament (now Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy) for Delhi. He amassed an average of 35.80 with 1 half-century in 5 innings.

4. 235 runs in the successful 2008 U19 World Cup campaign for India. He scored a century with 4 centuries in 6 innings and was the 3rd-highest run scorer.

5. 1910 runs in 40 matches with 44 innings in youth international cricket. He hit 4 centuries with 12 half-centuries and 932 runs at 12 Youth Tests and 978 runs at 28 Youth ODIs.

Virat Kohli's Test records

6. 7 Double Centuries – The most by a captain in Test cricket history. All 7 were scored while captaining India.

7. 5864 runs – Kohli scored 5864 runs at an average of 54.80 with 20 centuries and 18 half-centuries in 68 Tests while captaining. He is the 4th highest-scoring captain in Test history.

8. 40 Wins – Kohli won 40 games in 68 games while captaining India. This is the most wins by an Indian captain. He lost 17 games and drew 11.

9. 11 straight Series victories – Kohli led India to victory in all 11 home Test series.

10. 70.02 Average – While dominating at home as captain, Kohli scored 2871 runs at an average of 70.02. He hit 10 centuries and 6 half-centuries in 46 innings.

11. 12 SENA Centuries – Kohli hit 12 centuries in Tests against South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia. This makes him the joint second most Indian batsman to hit centuries in SENAs after Sachin Tendulkar with 17.

12. Most centuries in Australia – Kohli holds the record for the most centuries by an Indian/Asian batsman in Tests in Australia with 7.

13. 61.78 Average – One of Kohli's best periods of his career was in the 2nd innings. He scored 3151 runs in 53 Tests in 52 innings at an average of 61.78 with 15 centuries and 5 half-centuries.

14. 35.98 Average – Kohli's worst period of his career has been in the 3rd innings. He scored 1871 runs in 58 Tests in 57 innings at an average of 35.98 with 4 centuries and 10 half-centuries.

Virat Kohli's ODI cricket records

15. Most chases: He is the highest scorer in ODI chases with 8,741 runs from 180 matches and 169 innings at an average of 66.21 with 30 centuries and 46 half-centuries.

16. Most successful chases: He is also the highest run scorer in successful ODI chases with 6,477 runs from 114 matches and 104 innings at an impressive average of 89.95, with 25 centuries and 30 half-centuries.

17. Highest average of all four SENA nations: He is the only player to have an average above 50 in all four countries in the SENA group. He has had an average of 76.38 in South Africa, 51.48 in England, 51.53 in New Zealand and 50.03 in Australia.

18. Most 150+ scores: He has the most 150+ scores of a non-opener in ODI cricket with 5 innings scoring 820 runs.

19. Most runs at home: He scored the most runs at home in ODI cricket with 7,035 runs from 133 matches and 130 innings at an average of 62.81. He has scored 28 centuries and 36 half-centuries.

20. Most centuries in winning games: Out of his 55 centuries, 45 have been in winning games for India. Sachin Tendulkar is the next best with 33.

21. 9/10 Nations with an average above 50: He has had an average of 50+ in 9 of the 10 countries he has played ODI cricket in. He has an average of 45.25 in Sri Lanka.

22. Most runs without getting out at a ground: He has the most runs scored in an ODI game without losing his wicket. He has scored 338 runs at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram (3 innings), hitting 2 centuries.

Virat Kohli T20 Records

23. 8/8 wins: He has scored 464 runs in all 8 T20 World Cup games he has played and remained unbeaten. He has hit 6 half-centuries.

24. 1,561 runs in successful T20I chases: He scored 1,561 runs in successful T20I chases at an average of 78.61 and a strike rate of 135.43. He has scored 16 half-centuries in 42 games.

25. Fastest half-century (21 balls): He hit his fastest half-century against the West Indies in Mumbai in 2019, scoring the 50 in 21 balls.

26. Fastest century (47b): He hit his fastest century in T20 cricket against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2016, hitting 3 figures in 47 balls.

27. First to score 600+ in 4 consecutive IPL seasons: He became the first batter to score 600+ in 4 consecutive IPL seasons from 2023 to 2026.

28. Best strike rate: He has the best strike rate with an innings of 70 not out off 29 balls against the West Indies in Mumbai in 2019. He hit 4 fours and 7 sixes for a strike rate of 241.38.

29. Only player to win POTM in IPL and T20 World Cup final: He is the second player to win POTM in both the IPL and T20 World Cup Final, along with Jasprit Bumrah.

Virat Kohli International Cricket Records

30. 20,960 Runs – 2010-2019: Between 2010 and 2019, Kohli scored 20,960 runs in international cricket. He has scored 69 centuries and 98 half-centuries from 431 innings in 386 matches. He is the only player to score over 20,000 runs in one decade.

31. 10 ICC awards: He has won the most ICC awards as a cricketer.

32. 3 Player of the Tournament awards: He has won POTM in 3 ICC tournaments: the 2014 and 2016 T20 World Cup and the 2023 ODI World Cup.

33. 3,834 runs in ICC white-ball tournaments: He has scored 3,834 runs in 90 international white-ball games. He has scored 6 centuries and 33 half-centuries in 87 innings with an average of 61.83. He has scored the most runs and 50+ scores in these tournaments.

34. 1,024 runs in ICC knockout games: He has scored 1,024 runs in 22 international knockout games. He has scored 1 century and 9 half-centuries at an average of 51.20.

35. Overall average of 52.86: He has an overall average of 52.86 internationally. He is the only batsman from the top 20 international run scorers with an average above 50.

36. Most titles: He is the only player to win the 50-over World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, ICC Test Championship Mace and IPL title.

37. Most productive ground – Sher-e-Bangla Stadium: In Bangladesh, Kohli has scored the most runs in international cricket, scoring 1,297 runs in 28 games. He has an average of 68.26 and has scored 4 centuries and 8 half-centuries.

38. Most centuries in Australia: In international cricket, Virat Kohli has scored 12 centuries in Australia. He has 7 Test centuries and 5 ODI centuries. He has scored the most by an overseas batsman.