Virat Kohli Test Double Century
Feb 1, 2025, 11:21 IST
Virat Kohli continues to make history by delivering outstanding performances as leader of the former Indian cricket team. In Test cricket, Kohli has produced outstanding, consistent batting while showing an endless desire to run,n, with seven double-centuries to his credit.
The Latest Close Call
Kohli came within reach of his eighth Test double century during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy fourth match which took place at Narendra Modi Stadium in 2023. His 186-run inning took 364 balls to hit with 15 four boundaries emphasizing his permanent skill and effective techniques. During his innings, Kohli briefly had an opportunity to attain his eighth double-century after attempting a hit against Todd Murphy, but Marnus Labuschagne caught the ball before it reached the boundary.
Through his innings, Kohli brought India an important 91-run first-innings advantage but stopped short of scoring his eighth Test double-century. By playing alongside Axar Patel (79), Kohli managed to earn 162 runs that turned India's match into an assured victory, which made defeat highly unlikely.
Kohli’s Double Century Milestones
Throughout his career, Kohli has reached seven Test double centuries starting from his double-ton in the Caribbean region in 2016.
1. 200 vs West Indies (2016) – North Sound
2. 211 vs New Zealand (2016) – Indore
3. 235 vs England (2016) – Mumbai (Wankhede)
4. 204 vs Bangladesh (2017) – Hyderabad
5. 213 vs Sri Lanka (2017) – Nagpur
6. 243 vs Sri Lanka (2017) – Delhi
7. 254 vs South Africa (2019)* – Pune
India’s Double Century King
Kohli has passed four of the Test double-hundreds scored by Virender Sehwag (6), Sachin Tendulkar (6), Rahul Dravid (5), and Sunil Gavaskar (4). Kohli perfected the skill of adapting while fielding perfectly, which shaped him into the great player he is today.
Chasing Cricketing History
A successful eighth career double century for Kohli would have put him alongside cricket greats Donald Bradman (12), Kumar Sangakkara (11), and Brian Lara (9). Despite being short of his eighth double century Kohli perseveres with an inexhaustible drive to be great because it enthuses a global following.
Test cricket has become a platform through which Virat Kohli demonstrates his excellent skills as well as disciplined mindset, and committed devotion to cricket. People expect Kohli to achieve a double century in cricket due to his sustained high-performance level in the sport.