Virat Kohli Biography: Age, Height, Stats, Net Worth, Family

Who is Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer who represents India in international cricket and plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2026.

He is a right-hand batsman and right-arm medium bowler known for aggressive batting, exceptional consistency, and chase-master abilities across formats.

Virat Kohli is widely regarded as one of greatest batsmen in cricket history, having captained India to numerous victories and becoming IPL’s highest run-scorer with over 8000 runs.

Early Life and Background

He was Born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, his birth place is Delhi. His hometown is Delhi, India.

Virat’s background involved supportive environment from Delhi region. Parents include late Prem Kohli, father who was criminal lawyer and encouraged cricket journey, and Saroj Kohli, mother who remained supportive throughout development.

His brother is Vikas Kohli (elder), and sister Bhawna Kohli (elder). Guardians from Delhi which state or country is Delhi, India.

Regarding his relationships, he married actress Anushka Sharma on December 11, 2017. Previously dated Sarah-Jane Dias, Tamannaah Bhatia, Izabelle Leite, and Mansha Bahl as per reports. His gf before marriage included these personalities.

There’s wife Anushka Sharma with whom he has two children – daughter Vamika (born January 11, 2021) and son Akaay (born February 15, 2024). Cast is Khatri, and house is in Gurugram, Haryana with properties in Mumbai and Alibaug.

Virat Kohli Biography

Details	Information
Full Name	Virat Kohli
Occupation	Top-Order Batter
Place	Delhi
Hometown	Delhi
Date of Birth (Birthday)	November 5, 1988
Age	37 years
Height	5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Weight	69 Kgs.
Father	Late Prem Kohli
Mother	Saroj Kohli
Brother	Vikas Kohli
Sisters	Bhawna Kohli
Cast	Khatri
Wife	Anushka Sharma
Gf	Previously dated multiple personalities
House	Gurugram, Mumbai, Alibaug
IPL Team	Royal Challengers Bengaluru
IPL Price 2026	₹21 crore
Net Worth	Estimated ₹1050-1200 crore

Professional Cricket Career

Virat’s career start came through Delhi cricket training under coach Raj Kumar Sharma at West Delhi Cricket Academy from 9 year old.

Debut came on June 20, 2011, for Tests against West Indies at Kingston, while ODI debut was on August 18, 2008, against Sri Lanka at Dambulla.

Rose to prominence after captaining India to 2008 Under-19 World Cup victory in Malaysia which became career turning point.

Recent news includes his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, ending with 9230 runs at average of 46.85 in 123 Tests.

Captained India across formats from 2014-2022, leading team to first-ever Test series win in Australia and maintaining No. 1 Test rankings.

Scored 14797 ODI runs at average of 58.71 including 54 centuries, becoming first batter to score 50 ODI hundreds during 2023 World Cup.

T20 career includes 4188 runs at average of 48.69 with 125 matches, retiring from format after winning 2024 T20 World Cup.

Indian Premier League Career

His ipl journey began in 2008 when Royal Challengers Bengaluru picked him after Under-19 World Cup triumph earning ₹20.6 lakh.

The ipl team retained him every season making him only player to represent one franchise across all seasons since inception.

Captained RCB from 2013-2021, leading them to 2016 final where he scored record 973 runs including four centuries in single season.

For ipl team 2026, retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for ₹21 crore after stepping down from captaincy but continuing as key player.

His ipl price reflects consistent performances with total IPL earnings of ₹230.20 crore across career spanning 267 matches till 2025.

Won first IPL trophy in 2025 under Rajat Patidar’s captaincy on his 18th attempt, declaring victory “five levels under Test cricket.”

Virat Kohli Stats

Domestic & International Stats

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Tests	123	210	13	9230	254*	46.85	16608	55.57	30	31	1027	30	121	0
ODIs	311	299	47	14797	183	58.71	15771	93.82	54	77	1376	168	167	0
T20Is	125	117	31	4188	122*	48.69	3056	137.04	1	38	369	124	54	0
FC	156	259	20	11485	254*	48.05	20526	55.95	37	39	1341	45	152	0
List A	347	334	50	16447	183	57.91	17469	94.14	59	86	1567	196	187	0
T20s	414	397	74	13543	122*	41.92	10056	134.67	9	105	1210	435	185	0

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
Tests	123	11	175	84	0	–	–	–	2.88	–	0	0	0
ODIs	311	50	662	680	5	1/13	1/13	136.00	6.16	132.4	0	0	0
T20Is	125	13	152	204	4	1/13	1/13	51.00	8.05	38.0	0	0	0
FC	156	25	643	338	3	1/19	2/42	112.66	3.15	214.3	0	0	0
List A	347	57	726	741	5	1/13	1/13	148.20	6.12	145.2	0	0	0
T20s	414	45	460	667	8	2/25	2/25	83.37	8.70	57.5	0	0	0

IPL Stats

Batting & Fielding

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
IPL	RCB	268	260	41	8667	113*	39.57	6524	132.84	8	63	772	291	118	0
CLT20	RCB	15	14	3	424	84*	38.54	282	150.35	0	2	45	14	10	0

Bowling

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
IPL	RCB	268	26	251	368	4	2/25	2/25	92.00	8.79	62.7	0	0	0
CLT20	RCB	15	6	57	95	0	–	–	–	10.00	–	0	0	0

His career stats showcase legendary batter. Career Statics demonstrate abilities as consistent run-scorer across all formats of sport.

Records and Achievements

Virat Kohli multiple achievement include:

• Highest run-scorer in IPL history with over 8000 runs
• Most centuries in Indian Premier League (8 centuries)
• Record 973 runs in single IPL season (2016)
• First batter to score 50 ODI hundreds
• Fastest to 10,000, 11,000, 12,000 ODI runs
• Captained India to 40 Test wins from 68 matches
• Won 2011 World Cup, 2013 & 2025 Champions Trophy, 2024 T20 World Cup
• Top score of 254* in Tests against South Africa
• Century in each innings of Test match
• Awarded Arjuna Award (2013), Padma Shri (2017), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2018)

These records demonstrate his journey from Under-19 captain to cricket legend.

Playing Style

Virat Kohli is 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) with athletic build maintained through rigorous fitness regime.

Known for cover drives and flick shots, excels in chasing targets with remarkable consistency across formats making him chase-master.

Aggressive yet technically sound, adapts playing style based on match situations handling pressure with composure.

Virat Kohli Net Worth

Net worth is estimated at ₹1050-1200 crore (2026). Income sources include:

• Indian Premier League salary: ₹21 crore from RCB (2026)
• Total IPL earnings: ₹230.20 crore across career
• International cricket match fees
• Brand endorsements: ₹175 crore annually
• Restaurant Nueva in Delhi
• Apparel brand WROGN

The net worth reflects legendary sports career with IPL contracts and endorsements significantly contributing to financial position.

Family, Personal Life & Relationship

Parent’s late Prem Kohli from Delhi was criminal lawyer who encouraged cricket until his death in 2006 from brain stroke.

Mother Saroj Kohli offered emotional support throughout journey enabling focus on cricket career despite father’s untimely death.

Brother Vikas Kohli and sister Bhawna Kohli maintained supportive family environment allowing concentration on performances.

Trained under coach Raj Kumar Sharma who gave him nickname ‘Cheeku’ during Delhi days.

Follows religion Hinduism with mother tongue being Hindi from Delhi region.

Married Anushka Sharma on December 11, 2017, in private ceremony at Tuscany, Italy with two children Vamika and Akaay.

Hobbies include workout, travelling, singing, dancing, watching Roger Federer, and meeting old friends.

Team India Prospects

Retired from T20 format on June 29, 2024, and Test cricket on May 12, 2025. Dates Joined progression: Delhi (2006), India Under-19 (2008), India senior (2008), RCB (2008).

Continues playing ODI format with recent series against New Zealand in January 2026 where he scored 93 and 124.

Legacy includes transforming Indian cricket’s fitness standards and aggressive approach that inspired generation of cricketers.

Social Media Profile

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