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Virat Kohli’s Glorious Seven: A Look At All His Double Centuries in Test Cricket
By CricShots - May 12, 2025 4:05 pm
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After a remarkable red-ball journey that spanned nearly 14 years, Virat Kohli has officially brought the curtain down on his Test career. The 36-year-old batting icon, who made his Test debut against the West Indies in Kingston on June 20, 2011, announced his retirement from the longest format on May 12, 2025, via an emotional Instagram post. His last Test appearance came earlier this year in January, against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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Over the course of 123 Tests, Kohli not only redefined modern-day batting with his consistency and flair but also carved out a legacy as one of India’s most successful Test captains. From leading India to memorable wins overseas to playing some of the most iconic knocks under pressure, Kohli’s impact on red-ball cricket is immense.

While fans will always remember his twin centuries on Test captaincy debut in Adelaide, his pink-ball ton against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens, and his dominance in Australia, Virat Kohli’s seven double centuries truly stand out as milestones of his batting genius.

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Here’s a closer look at each of his double tons — each of them a masterclass in application, temperament, and class:

200 vs West Indies, North Sound (July 2016)

On a slow Antigua pitch, Kohli announced his arrival as a red-ball run-machine with his maiden double hundred — 200 off 283 balls, laced with 24 boundaries. Batting at No. 4, he anchored the innings and powered India to a commanding victory by an innings and 92 runs.

211 vs New Zealand, Indore (October 2016)

Kohli turned on the style again in Indore, scoring 211 off 366 deliveries. His marathon fourth-wicket partnership of 365 with Ajinkya Rahane (188) set the tone for a comprehensive 321-run win that completed a series whitewash against the Black Caps.

235 vs England, Mumbai (December 2016)

In what many regard as one of his finest innings, Kohli dismantled England with a stunning 235 at the Wankhede. His 340-ball knock featured 25 fours and a six and included a memorable 241-run partnership with Jayant Yadav. India went on to win by an innings and 36 runs.

204 vs Bangladesh, Hyderabad (February 2017)

In the one-off Test against Bangladesh, Kohli was again in sublime touch. He scored 204 off 246 balls, ensuring India posted a mammoth total. The fluent innings was yet another reminder of his appetite for big scores.

213 vs Sri Lanka, Nagpur (November 2017)

In the second Test of the 2017 home series, Kohli toyed with the Sri Lankan attack to notch up 213 off 267 deliveries. His knock helped India dominate from start to finish, winning by an innings and 239 runs.

243 vs Sri Lanka, Delhi (December 2017)

Back-to-back double centuries in consecutive Tests — a rare feat achieved by Kohli. Playing in front of a home crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, he scored a commanding 243 off 287 balls. While the match ended in a draw, Kohli’s masterclass remained the biggest highlight.

254 vs South Africa, Pune (October 2019)*

This remains Kohli’s highest individual score in Tests. Against South Africa at Pune, he crafted an unbeaten 254 off 336 deliveries, striking 33 fours and two sixes. The innings was a blend of patience and domination, and fittingly, it came in a game India won by an innings.

Across these seven innings, Virat Kohli didn’t just score runs — he dominated bowling attacks, forged partnerships, and displayed elite-level focus and hunger. His retirement leaves a void in Indian Test cricket, but these iconic knocks will continue to inspire generations to come.