Defining moments of Virat Kohli's Test cricket career

By Shashwat NishantPublished On May 12, 2025

Test Debut in 2011 At age 22, Kohli made his Test debut in Kingston, Jamaica, replacing Yuvraj Singh on the West Indies tour

Maiden Test Century – Adelaide, 2012 He silenced critics with his first Test ton in Adelaide, celebrating it with trademark passion in his first Test tour of Australia

Historic Feat – Australia Series Win, 2018-19 Kohli became the first Indian captain to win a Test series in Australia, a milestone in his leadership.

Career-Best 254* – Pune, 2019 Against South Africa, Kohli scored his highest Test score, 254*, breaking the record for most double centuries by an Indian in Tests.

Test Captaincy Ends – 2022 After a series loss in South Africa and amid declining form, Kohli stepped down as Test captain. With 40 wins in 68 Tests.

Test Career Stats He retires with 9230 runs in 123 Tests at an average of 46.85—India’s fourth-highest run-scorer in Tests.