Born in Delhi, Virat Kohli had all the components of a typical Delhi lad - belligerent, tough and the ability to thrive under the toughest of situations. In 2008, the cricketing fraternity took note of a flamboyant youngster embodied with the fighting spirit and a burning desire to win games. Virat Kohli took giant strides in domestic cricket, and an India call-up beckoned soon after the 2008 U-19 World Cup heroics.

In 2008, Royal Challengers Bangalore secured the services of the youngster for a sum of $30,000, marking the beginning of the Kohli-Bengaluru liaison. Ever since his IPL debut, the youngster has orchestrated innumerable match-winning performances for the Challengers. 

Virat Kohli, arguably one of the finest batsmen in the modern era, he has been the torchbearer of the paradigm shift of batting in the limited-overs. The Delhi-born batsman has amassed a total of 21,901 runs in international cricket, and averaging 50+ in all three formats - the above numbers are an asseveration to his versatility.

The Numbers that Matter

• 21,901 - Virat Kohli has amassed 21,101 runs in 416 matches for India.
• 220 - The 31-year-old has scored 220 sixes in International cricket. 
• 36 - The RCB skipper has 36 half-centuries to his tally in the Indian Premier League.
• 825 - In 21 matches, Virat Kohli has compiled 825 runs against Delhi Capitals, helped by 8 half-centuries and at a staggering average of 63.45.
• 2346 - Virat Kohli has scored 2346 runs in 72 innings at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in the IPL.

Virat Kohli - The Man Beyond Numbers  

Since June 2019, Virat Kohli has amassed 1,910 runs in 38 matches garnered by 14 half-centuries and 4 tons. After a relatively tough series against the Blackcaps, the premier batsman will look to redeem himself in his next assignment. He is a man beyond numbers and there are many lessons to comprehend from him. Pigeonholed as one of the most athletic cricketers across the globe, the 31-year-old has stressed about the primacy of fitness of late. With 5412 runs in just 177 matches, the talismanic batsman has been an indispensable part of the Challengers' squad over the years.