Virat Kohli vs Australia: Stats, Records, Runs & Centuries

Virat Kohli has etched his name in cricketing history with phenomenal performances against Australia. Known for his consistency and ability to perform under pressure, Kohli’s stats against Australia speak volumes of his skills and dominance. This article breaks down his journey against the Aussies, from his early years to his recent feats, including his record in all formats – Test, ODI, and T20I.

Overview of Virat Kohli’s Career Against Australia

Across formats, Kohli has been a force to reckon with. His journey against Australia has been marked with numerous records, centuries, and crucial match-winning knocks. His consistency has been particularly highlighted in Test matches, while he has also maintained an impressive record in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20 Internationals (T20Is).

Kohli’s Record Against Australia (2011-2024)

Span	Matches	Innings	Runs	High Score	Average	Strike Rate	100s	50s	0s	4s	6s
2011-2024	61	74	3549	169	55.45	74.76	12	19	2	326	37

Virat Kohli record against Australia is a testament to his prowess with the bat. His consistency over the years, especially with 12 centuries and 19 half-centuries, shows why he’s regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world.

Virat Kohli in Tests Against Australia

Kohli’s Test career against Australia has been nothing short of spectacular. He has scored over 2000 runs in 25 matches, including eight centuries. His performances in iconic series, like the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where India secured their first-ever series win in Australia, were crucial.

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Kohli’s Test Stats vs Australia

Span	Matches	Innings	Runs	High Score	Average	100s	50s	0s	4s	6s
2011-2024	27	48	2165	186	47.06	9	5	3	237	7

Key Moments in Kohli’s Test Career Against Australia:

• 2012: Maiden Test century at Adelaide.
• 2014: Back-to-back centuries in Adelaide and Melbourne.
• 2018: Kohli captained India to a historic Test series win in Australia.

Kohli’s ODI Records Against Australia

In ODIs, Kohli has been even more prolific. His record of 2367 runs in 49 matches against Australia is a result of his remarkable consistency, which includes eight centuries and 14 half-centuries. Kohli’s ability to chase big targets against Australia, as seen in numerous run chases, showcases his aggressive approach in the 50-over format.

Kohli’s ODI Stats vs Australia

Span	Matches	Innings	Runs	High Score	Average	Strike Rate	100s	50s	0s	4s	6s
2009-2023	49	47	2367	123	53.79	94.00	8	14	2	207	25

Kohli’s T20I Stats Against Australia

In T20Is, Kohli has dominated the Aussies with a stunning average of 49.62, having scored 794 runs in 22 innings. While he is yet to score a century, his eight half-centuries are a testament to his ability to perform in the shortest format.

Kohli’s T20I Stats vs Australia

Span	Matches	Innings	Runs	High Score	Average	Strike Rate	100s	50s	0s	4s	6s
2012-2024	23	22	794	90*	49.62	142.54	0	8	2	60	26

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Virat Kohli’s Centuries Against Australia in All Formats

Format	Runs	BF	SR	Ground	Start Date	Match Type
ODI	118	121	97.52	Visakhapatnam	20 Oct 2010	ODI
Test	116	213	54.46	Adelaide	24 Jan 2012	Test
Test	107	206	51.94	Chennai	22 Feb 2013	Test
ODI	100*	52	192.3	Jaipur	16 Oct 2013	ODI
ODI	115*	66	174.24	Nagpur	30 Oct 2013	ODI
Test	115	184	62.5	Adelaide	9 Dec 2014	Test
Test	141	175	80.57	Adelaide	9 Dec 2014	Test
Test	169	272	62.13	Melbourne	26 Dec 2014	Test
Test	147	230	63.91	Sydney	6 Jan 2015	Test
Test	123	257	47.85	Perth	14 Dec 2018	Test
ODI	123	95	129.47	Ranchi	8 Mar 2019	ODI
ODI	104	112	92.85	Adelaide	15 Jan 2019	ODI
ODI	116	120	96.66	Nagpur	5 Mar 2019	ODI
Test	100*	143	69.93	Perth	22 Nov 2024	Test

Virat Kohli’s Runs Against Australia Across Formats: Test, ODI, and T20I

Virat Kohli’s Runs Against Australia: Test, ODI, and T20I

Format	Match Date	Ground	Runs	Strike Rate	Balls
Test	26 Dec 2011	Melbourne	11	52.38	21
Test	26 Dec 2011	Melbourne	0	0	1
Test	3 Jan 2012	Sydney	23	56.09	41
Test	3 Jan 2012	Sydney	9	37.5	24
Test	13 Jan 2012	W.A.C.A	44	54.32	81
Test	13 Jan 2012	W.A.C.A	75	55.14	136
Test	24 Jan 2012	Adelaide	116	54.46	213
Test	24 Jan 2012	Adelaide	62	35.48	22
T20I	1 Feb 2012	Sydney	21	104.76	31
T20I	3 Feb 2012	Melbourne	24	129.16	31
ODI	5 Feb 2012	Melbourne	34	91.17	77
ODI	8 Feb 2012	W.A.C.A	94	81.91	18
ODI	12 Feb 2012	Adelaide	28	64.28	25
ODI	14 Feb 2012	Adelaide	25	60	25
ODI	19 Feb 2012	Brisbane	48	48	66
ODI	21 Feb 2012	Brisbane	83	79.51	66
ODI	26 Feb 2012	Sydney	27	77.77	133*
ODI	28 Feb 2012	Hobart	86	154.65	115
Test	9 Dec 2014	Adelaide	184	62.5	141
Test	9 Dec 2014	Adelaide	175	80.57	19
Test	17 Dec 2014	Brisbane	27	70.37	1
Test	17 Dec 2014	Brisbane	11	9.09	9
Test	26 Dec 2014	Melbourne	272	62.13	54
Test	26 Dec 2014	Melbourne	99	54.54	147
Test	6 Jan 2015	Sydney	230	63.91	46
Test	6 Jan 2015	Sydney	95	48.42	9
ODI	18 Jan 2015	Melbourne	16	56.25	4
ODI	20 Jan 2015	Brisbane	8	50	3*
ODI	26 Jan 2015	Sydney	9	33.33	9
ODI	30 Jan 2015	W.A.C.A	19	42.1	107
ODI	15 Feb 2015	Adelaide	126	84.92	46
ODI	22 Feb 2015	Melbourne	60	76.66	33*
ODI	28 Feb 2015	W.A.C.A	41	80.48	33
ODI	6 Mar 2015	W.A.C.A	36	91.66	3
ODI	19 Mar 2015	Melbourne	8	37.5	1
ODI	26 Mar 2015	Sydney	13	7.69	91
ODI	12 Jan 2016	W.A.C.A	97	93.81	59
ODI	15 Jan 2016	Brisbane	67	88.05	117
ODI	17 Jan 2016	Melbourne	117	100	117
ODI	20 Jan 2016	Canberra	106	115.21	92
ODI	23 Jan 2016	Sydney	11	72.72	90*
T20I	26 Jan 2016	Adelaide	55	163.63	59*
T20I	29 Jan 2016	Melbourne	33	178.78	50
T20I	31 Jan 2016	Sydney	36	138.88	4
T20I	21 Nov 2018	Brisbane	8	50	TDNB
T20I	23 Nov 2018	Melbourne	–	–	TDNB
T20I	25 Nov 2018	Sydney	41	148.78	61*
Test	6 Dec 2018	Adelaide	34	32.69	123
Test	14 Dec 2018	Perth	257	47.85	17
Test	14 Dec 2018	Perth	40	42.5	82
Test	26 Dec 2018	Melbourne	204	40.19	0
Test	26 Dec 2018	Melbourne	4	0	23
Test	3 Jan 2019	Sydney	59	38.98	3
ODI	12 Jan 2019	Sydney	3	8.33	104
ODI	15 Jan 2019	Adelaide	112	92.85	46
ODI	18 Jan 2019	Melbourne	62	74.19	21
ODI	27 Nov 2020	Sydney	100	100	89
ODI	29 Nov 2020	Sydney	87	102.29	63
ODI	2 Dec 2020	Canberra	78	80.76	9
T20I	4 Dec 2020	Canberra	9	100	40
T20I	6 Dec 2020	Sydney	24	166.66	85
T20I	8 Dec 2020	Sydney	61	139.34	74
Test	17 Dec 2020	Adelaide	180	41.11	82*
Test	17 Dec 2020	Adelaide	4	50	82*
T20I	23 Oct 2022	Melbourne	53*	154.71	62*
T20I	27 Oct 2022	Sydney	44	140.9	12
T20I	30 Oct 2022	Perth	11	109.09	64*
T20I	2 Nov 2022	Adelaide	44	145.45	64*
T20I	6 Nov 2022	Melbourne	26	104	50
T20I	10 Nov 2022	Adelaide	40	125	5
Test	22 Nov 2024	Perth	100*	143	69.93
Test	6 Dec 2024	Adelaide	7	87.5	8
Test	6 Dec 2024	Adelaide	11	52.38	21

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This table provides a detailed overview of Virat Kohli’s runs against Australia in Test, ODI, and T20I formats, capturing his performance across different years and grounds.

Virat Kohli’s record against Australia is a mix of consistency, brilliance, and match-winning performances. His ability to adapt across formats and deliver in high-pressure situations has solidified his legacy as one of the greatest batsmen in modern-day cricket. Whether it’s Tests, ODIs, or T20Is, Kohli has been a key figure in India’s cricketing triumphs against Australia, and his performances are sure to be remembered for years to come.