From Series Win In Australia To Fiery Display At Lord's Against England: Greatest Moments From Virat Kohli's Test Career
By: Amertha Rangankar | May 12, 2025
Century on Captaincy Debut – 115 vs Australia, Adelaide (2014)
Virat Kohli’s first Test as captain saw him score 115 in the first innings and a valiant 141 in the second. Despite the loss, his aggressive intent and fearless approach immediately signaled a new era for Indian Test cricket.
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First Test Series Win in Australia (2018–19)
Virat Kohli led India to a historic 2-1 Test series victory down under—the country's first-ever in Australia. His leadership, coupled with a brilliant bowling unit and strategic nous, cemented his reputation as a world-class skipper.
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The Marathon – 254 vs South Africa, Pune (2019)
Virat Kohli’s highest Test score came in a commanding innings against South Africa. He batted for over seven hours, showcasing discipline and determination while guiding India to an innings win.
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Redemption in England – 149 & 51 at Edgbaston (2018)
After a forgettable 2014 tour of England, Kohli roared back with a commanding 149 and 51 in Edgbaston. It silenced critics and marked one of the most iconic personal comebacks in cricket history.
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Virat Kohli's Fiery Display At Lord's
The Lord's Test match against England in 2021 is a particularly noteworthy illustration of Kohli's fervor and leadership. Kohli's well-known statement, "For 60 overs, they should feel hell," was uttered during this game.
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Double Century Spree (2016–2017)
In just over a year, Kohli racked up four double centuries—against West Indies, New Zealand, England, and Bangladesh—becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat in four consecutive series.
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Leading India to No. 1 in ICC Test Rankings (2016–2020)
Under Kohli, India dominated world cricket, holding the No. 1 Test ranking for 42 consecutive months. His emphasis on fitness, aggressive fast bowling, and team culture set new standards.
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Pink-Ball Test Century – 136 vs Bangladesh (2019)
In India’s first-ever day-night Test, Kohli adapted seamlessly, scoring a commanding century under lights at Eden Gardens—yet another testament to his versatility.
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153 vs South Africa, Centurion (2018)
On a tough wicket, Kohli stood tall with a gritty 153, almost single-handedly taking India to a respectable total. It was a knock of defiance and pride in foreign conditions.
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Fiery 123 at Perth (2018)
A battling century on a bouncy Perth wicket against a full-strength Australian attack, this innings exemplified Kohli’s courage and command in hostile environments.