Delhi
Virat Kohli was born in Delhi, India.
Top-order batter · captain
Unofficial fan tribute — not affiliated with Virat Kohli, their representatives, clubs, leagues, federations, or sponsors.

Origin
and identity
Kohli joined classical control to white-ball tempo and an openly emotional will to win.
He became a global run-making standard, then led India to sustained Test supremacy and its first series win in Australia.
His fitness culture, pursuit of targets and advocacy for Test cricket reshaped India's professional baseline.
A defining
career arc
Virat Kohli was born in Delhi, India.
He won the ODI World Cup on home soil.
He captained India to its first Test series win in Australia.
He passed Sachin Tendulkar's ODI-century record in a World Cup semi-final.
His 76 earned Player of the Match as India won the T20 World Cup.
Completed
milestones
A completed career from 2011 to 2025
Including thirty centuries
An India record
The first batter to reach the landmark
These are completed, source-backed milestones; changing live totals are intentionally excluded.
His fitness culture, pursuit of targets and advocacy for Test cricket reshaped India's professional baseline.
Editorial
references
Editorial facts and completed milestones last reviewed on September 2, 2026. This independent tribute does not imply endorsement.