VIRAT KOHLI RECORDS
INDIAN CCRICKET TEAM RECORDS
The Indian cricket team has a rich history of achievements and records in international cricket. Here’s an overview of some of the notable records:
Batting Records
- Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most runs scored by an Indian batsman, with 18,426 runs in 463 matches. He’s widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket.
- Highest Individual Score: Rohit Sharma’s 264 runs against Sri Lanka in 2014 is the highest individual score by an Indian batsman. This record-breaking innings showcased Sharma’s incredible batting skills.
- Most Centuries: Virat Kohli has scored 51 centuries in One-Day Internationals (ODIs), which is the most by an Indian batsman. Kohli’s consistency and ability to perform under pressure have made him one of the most successful batsmen in Indian cricket history.
- Most Half-Centuries: Sachin Tendulkar has scored 96 half-centuries in ODIs, which is the most by an Indian batsman. Tendulkar’s ability to score runs consistently made him a vital part of the Indian team.
Bowling Records
- Most Wickets: Anil Kumble has taken 334 wickets in 269 matches, which is the most by an Indian bowler. Kumble’s skill and determination made him one of the most successful bowlers in Indian cricket history.
- Best Bowling Figures: Mohammad Shami’s 7/57 against New Zealand in 2023 is the best bowling performance by an Indian bowler. This impressive performance showcased Shami’s ability to take wickets and restrict the opposition.
- Most Five-Wicket Hauls: Mohammed Shami has taken 6 five-wicket hauls in ODIs, which is the most by an Indian bowler. Shami’s ability to take wickets in clusters has made him a key player in the Indian team.
Team Records
- Most Wins: India has won 567 matches out of 1066 ODIs played, which is a winning percentage of 53.18%. This impressive record showcases the Indian team’s ability to perform consistently at the international level.
- Highest Total: India’s highest total in ODIs is 438/4 against South Africa in 2015. This high-scoring match showcased the Indian team’s ability to score runs quickly.
- Lowest Total: India’s lowest total in ODIs is 35 all out against Australia in 2023. This disappointing performance highlighted the Indian team’s vulnerability to top-class bowling attacks.
Notable Achievements
- World Cup Wins: India won the Cricket World Cup in 1983 and 2011. These historic wins showcased the Indian team’s ability to perform under pressure and win big tournaments.
- Champions Trophy Wins: India won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2002 and 2013. These wins demonstrated the Indian team’s ability to compete with the best teams in the world.
- Test Series Wins: India has won several Test series against top teams like Australia, England, and South Africa. These wins showcased the Indian team’s ability to perform consistently in the longest format of the game.
Current Team
- Captain: Rohit Sharma is the current captain of the Indian cricket team. Sharma’s leadership and batting skills have made him a key player in the Indian team.
- Coach: Rahul Dravid is the current coach of the Indian cricket team. Dravid’s experience and expertise have helped the Indian team to improve their performance.
- Notable Players: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja
