Virat Kohli Captaincy Record: Virat Kohli, the crown jewel of Indian cricket, turns 36 today. The Delhi-born has conquered the world over the years with his sublime batting, and although he crosses another spring, Kohli still has a lot to offer to the game.
Amid Kohli’s recent struggles in Tests, the India batter has a tough challenge ahead. The upcoming series against Australia will be pivotal for both Kohli and Team India, who currently are in trouble following three consecutive defeats against New Zealand.
Virat Kohli himself has been terribly out of form, as he could only manage 93 runs across six innings against the Kiwis. But the birthday boy has the ability to overcome the hurdles and show his class in Australia, a place where he has always thrived and touched supremacy across formats.
After the Australia series, there is the Champions Trophy. Although team India’s participation is still under the cloud, Kohli would love to stamp his authority in the ODIs, the format which he has owned over the last one and a half decades.
Immediately after the Champions Trophy, comes the IPL 2025. Virat Kohli has continued his legacy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who retained him for a massive Rs 21 crore.
With Faf du Plessis, the most recent RCB captain not retained, there is a void which needs to be filled. Reports have sensationally suggested that Kohli is keen to captain RCB again from next season, after a two-year hiatus from leadership. He is no stranger to captaincy, having done it for RCB and India for a long time.
Under Kohli’s guidance, India won consecutive Test series in Australia. The Indian team also reached the semifinals of the ODI World Cup in 2019, with Kohli at the helm. In this article, let’s look at Virat Kohli’s captaincy record across all formats.
Virat Kohli’s Test Captaincy Record
In Test cricket, Kohli led India in 68 matches with an outstanding win rate. He secured 40 victories while experiencing 17 losses. Among captains who have led in at least ten matches, Kohli boasts the highest win percentage of 58.82. His strategic acumen significantly contributed to India’s success in the longest format, and makes him India’s captain with most Test wins.
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | W/L Ratio | Win % | Lost % |
| 68 | 40 | 11 | 17 | 2.35 | 58.82 | 25 |
Virat Kohli as ODI Captain
Kohli has led India for 95 One Day Internationals (ODIs), of which the Indian tea achieved 65 wins and 27 losses. Notably, he guided India to the semi-final stage of the World Cup in 2019. His ODI captaincy record stands at a commendable win percentage of 68.42, showcasing his effectiveness as a leader in the format.
| Played | Won | Tied | Lost | NR | W/L Ratio | Win % | Loss % |
| 95 | 65 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 2.40 | 68.42 | 28.42 |
Virat Kohli T20I Captain Record
Kohli also made his mark in T20 Internationals (T20Is), leading India in 50 matches. Under his guidance, the team won 30 games and lost 16, resulting in a win percentage of 60.
| Played | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | W/L Ratio | Win % | Loss % |
| 50 | 30 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1.87 | 60 | 32 |
Virat Kohli Captaincy Record in IPL
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kohli captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for 144 matches. With 66 wins and facing 70 losses, he has yet to clinch an IPL title as captain, a goal he aspires to achieve. His IPL captaincy win rate stands at 46.15%.
Kohli’s leadership journey has been marked by numerous achievements and challenges across various formats. His contributions have left an indelible mark on Indian cricket history.
