Indian superstar Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing the curtain down on a stellar career that spanned over a decade. Widely regarded as one of the finest batters of the modern era, Kohli leaves behind a legacy defined by his unmatched passion, consistency, and a remarkable tally of 30 Test centuries.
Virat Kohli’s journey in Test cricket
Kohli made his Test debut in 2011 and quickly established himself as the backbone of India’s batting line-up. Renowned for his aggressive style, technical proficiency, and ability to deliver under pressure, Kohli’s centuries came against all major Test-playing nations and in a variety of conditions, both at home and abroad.
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Complete list of centuries scored by Virat Kohli in Test cricket
Below is the complete list of centuries scored by Kohli in Test cricket, highlighting his versatility and dominance across venues and opponents:
| No. | Score | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116 | Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 24-Jan-2012 |
| 2 | 103 | New Zealand | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | 31-Aug-2012 |
| 3 | 103 | England | Vidarbha CA Stadium, Nagpur | 13-Dec-2012 |
| 4 | 107 | Australia | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 22-Feb-2013 |
| 5 | 119 | South Africa | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 18-Dec-2013 |
| 6 | 105* | New Zealand | Basin Reserve, Wellington | 14-Feb-2014 |
| 7 | 115 | Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 09-Dec-2014 |
| 8 | 141 | Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 09-Dec-2014 |
| 9 | 169 | Australia | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 26-Dec-2014 |
| 10 | 147 | Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 06-Jan-2015 |
| 11 | 103 | Sri Lanka | Galle International Stadium, Galle | 12-Aug-2015 |
| 12 | 200 | West Indies | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound | 21-Jul-2016 |
| 13 | 211 | New Zealand | Holkar Stadium, Indore | 08-Oct-2016 |
| 14 | 167 | England | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 17-Nov-2016 |
| 15 | 235 | England | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 08-Dec-2016 |
| 16 | 204 | Bangladesh | Rajiv Gandhi Int’l Stadium, Hyderabad | 09-Feb-2017 |
| 17 | 103* | Sri Lanka | Galle International Stadium, Galle | 26-Jul-2017 |
| 18 | 104* | Sri Lanka | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 16-Nov-2017 |
| 19 | 213 | Sri Lanka | Vidarbha CA Stadium, Nagpur | 24-Nov-2017 |
| 20 | 243 | Sri Lanka | Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi | 02-Dec-2017 |
| 21 | 153 | South Africa | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 13-Jan-2018 |
| 22 | 149 | England | Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham | 01-Aug-2018 |
| 23 | 103 | England | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 18-Aug-2018 |
| 24 | 139 | West Indies | Saurashtra CA Stadium, Rajkot | 04-Oct-2018 |
| 25 | 123 | Australia | Perth Stadium, Perth | 14-Dec-2018 |
| 26 | 254* | South Africa | Maharashtra CA Stadium, Pune | 10-Oct-2019 |
| 27 | 136 | Bangladesh | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 22-Nov-2019 |
| 28 | 186 | Australia | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 12-Mar-2023 |
| 29 | 121 | West Indies | Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain | 21-Jul-2023 |
| 30 | 100* | Australia | Perth Stadium, Perth | 24-Nov-2024 |
Kohli’s 30 Test centuries include seven double hundreds, the most by an Indian, showcasing his appetite for big scores and his ability to anchor the innings. His centuries were often pivotal in India’s major Test victories, both at home and overseas.
As Kohli bids farewell to the longest format, he leaves an indelible mark on Indian and world cricket – a true modern great whose records and impact will inspire generations to come.
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