Virat Kohli’s Ranji Trophy stats
by Pranchal Srivastava · Inside Sport IndiaVirat Kohli has smashed 5 centuries in the Ranji Trophy so far. Check out his overall stats below.
Virat Kohli, one of India’s cricketing legends, has an impressive record in the Ranji Trophy, India’s premier first-class cricket competition. Kohli’s performances in the Ranji Trophy were instrumental in catching the selectors’ attention and securing his spot in the Indian cricket team. His standout season in 2009/10, where he scored 374 runs in three matches, played a major role in earning his Test debut for India in 2011. Check out Virat Kohli’s Ranji Trophy stats and records below.
Virat Kohli Ranji Trophy stats
Virat Kohli’s Ranji Trophy records, while not as voluminous as his international stats, paint a picture of a batsman who was honing the skills that would later dominate world cricket. His average of 50.77 over 23 matches is a testament to his ability to score runs consistently, a trait that became his hallmark in international cricket.
Kohli’s Ranji Trophy stats
table:
Category | Stat |
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Matches Played | 24 |
Runs Scored | 1,580 |
Batting Average | 50.77 |
Centuries | 5 |
Half-Centuries | 5 |
Highest Score | 173 |
Balls Faced (Highest Score) | 267 |
Virat Kohli fails on Ranji Trophy return
In his return to the domestic format, Virat Kohli returned to play Ranji Trophy match against the Railways. However, the right-handed batter failed to get going as he could only muster 6 runs before getting dismissed. Kohli will have a chance to redeem himself in the second innings of the match in the ongoing Delhi vs Railways clash.