141 vs Australia, Adelaide Test (2014)

Taking over as captain in Adelaide, Kohli played one of the bravest innings of his career. Chasing 364 in the fourth innings, India seemed doomed after early wickets, but Kohli’s fearless 141 off 175 balls nearly pulled off the impossible. Though India fell short by 48 runs, his audacious intent and leadership earned admiration even from the Australian media, marking him as a generational leader.

149 vs England, Birmingham Test (2018)

For years, England had been Kohli’s Achilles heel. That changed in 2018 when he produced a breathtaking 149 on a seaming Birmingham wicket. He carried India’s batting almost single-handedly, turning a potential collapse into a fighting total. This knock silenced critics who doubted his ability to conquer English conditions.

82 vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup (2022, Melbourne)

In one of T20 cricket’s greatest matches, Kohli’s unbeaten 82 against Pakistan at the MCG became an instant classic. With India reeling at 31/4, he played a magical knock, highlighted by a straight six off Haris Rauf that fans still recall with goosebumps. His calm under chaos powered India to a last-ball win — a performance Kohli himself rates as his best in T20s.

Even at 36, Virat Kohli’s hunger for runs and glory burns as brightly as ever — a reminder that legends don’t fade; they evolve.