Virat Kohli has been synonymous with consistency in ODI cricket over the last two decades. As India are set to host West Indies for a 3-match ODI series starting on Sunday, September 27, Kohli will return to the field.
The 37-year-old Kohli has undoubtedly been one of the most successful batters against the Caribbean side. He holds some staggering numbers against the same opponent, along with several iconic series performances with the bat.
In this article, we will explore 3 world records that King Kohli holds against West Indies in ODIs, along with his stats in each series against the same team.
List of Records Held by Virat Kohli Against West Indies in ODIs
1. Most runs
Virat Kohli tops the chart for the most runs against West Indies in ODIs by a significant margin over the second placed batter. In 43 matches, he has scored 2,261 runs at a sensational average of 66.50. His tally includes 9 centuries and 11 half-centuries, with a best score of 157 not out.
|
Player
|
Matches
|
Runs
|
Average
|
|
Virat Kohli
|
43
|
2,261
|
66.50
|
|
Javed Miandad
|
64
|
1,930
|
33.86
|
|
Mark Waugh
|
47
|
1,708
|
39.72
|
|
Jacques Kallis
|
40
|
1,666
|
50.48
|
|
Ramiz Raja
|
53
|
1,624
|
32.48
|
|
Rohit Sharma
|
37
|
1,613
|
57.60
|
|
Sachin Tendulkar
|
39
|
1,573
|
52.43
|
2. Most Centuries
The story is quite similar when it comes to the number of centuries. Virat Kohli currently has 54 ODI centuries, of which 9 have come against West Indies. All the batters featuring on the list are regarded as modern greats, with 5 centuries each to their name.
|
Player
|
Matches
|
Centuries
|
|
Virat Kohli
|
43
|
9
|
|
Hashim Amla
|
24
|
5
|
|
Babar Azam
|
13
|
5
|
|
AB de Villiers
|
24
|
5
|
|
Herschelle Gibbs
|
29
|
5
|
|
Joe Root
|
20
|
5
|
3. Most Player of Match Awards
Even in terms of Player of the Match awards, Virat Kohli leads by a significant margin over the second placed Sachin Tendulkar, who is widely regarded as the ‘God of Cricket’.
|
Player
|
Matches vs West Indies (ODIs)
|
Player of the Match Awards
|
|
Virat Kohli
|
43
|
13
|
|
Sachin Tendulkar
|
39
|
9
|
|
AB de Villiers
|
24
|
7
|
|
Jacques Kallis
|
40
|
7
|
|
Imran Khan
|
26
|
5
|
|
Shane Watson
|
17
|
5
|
Virat Kohli's Series-Wise Record Against West Indies
|
Year
|
Series
|
Matches
|
Innings
|
Runs
|
Average
|
100s
|
50s
|
|
2011
|
India tour of West Indies
|
5
|
5
|
199
|
39.80
|
0
|
2
|
|
2011
|
West Indies tour of India
|
5
|
5
|
243
|
60.75
|
1
|
1
|
|
2013
|
West Indies tour of India
|
3
|
3
|
204
|
68.00
|
0
|
2
|
|
2014
|
West Indies tour of India
|
3
|
3
|
191
|
63.66
|
1
|
1
|
|
2017
|
India tour of West Indies
|
5
|
5
|
244
|
81.33
|
1
|
1
|
|
2018
|
West Indies tour of India
|
5
|
5
|
453
|
151.00
|
3
|
0
|
|
2019
|
India tour of West Indies
|
3
|
2
|
234
|
234.00
|
2
|
0
|
|
2019
|
West Indies tour of India
|
3
|
3
|
89
|
29.66
|
0
|
1
|
|
2022
|
West Indies tour of India
|
3
|
3
|
26
|
8.66
|
0
|
0
|
Virat Kohli has produced several iconic performances against West Indies in bilateral ODI series, maintaining remarkable consistency with the bat over the years. One of his most standout performances came in 2018, when West Indies toured India. Kohli scored 453 runs at an average of 151, including 3 consecutive centuries.
However, in the most recent ODI series between the two teams, Kohli could not make a significant impact, managing just 26 runs across 3 innings.