The top five defining innings of Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has dominated cricket in the last decade. He has come a long way from being a brash and arrogant boy to being admired by fans and contemporaries alike. His work ethic and the contribution to Indian cricket is inspiring. He is an inspiration for budding cricketers and people from all walks of life. The list of five innings from Kohlin's career is a reflection on various aspects of his game and his contribution.

Virat Kohli's 141 against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2014-15, first Test in Adelaide is one of the most memorable innings of his career. He gave a pep talk to his teammates on the eve of Day 5 of first test. Australia declared and set India a target of 364 on last day. It is a difficult task to get 364 batting in fourth innings on a last-day.

Virat Kohli scored 149 against England in the first Test of the Pataudi Trophy 2018. He scored the most runs in that series (593) and played well against the Dukes ball. He was criticised for his poor performance in 2014 tour of England.

Kohli scored 153 against South Africa in the second Test at Centurion. This innings was the beginning of a long overseas season featuring tours to South African, England and Australia. These tours marked the arrival and dominance of India’s new pace attack. Kohli's real contribution to the team is to show that they can do well overseas.

India beat Sri Lanka by 133 runs in ODI tri-series 2011-12. India had to chase down the target of 321 in fewer than 40 overs to qualify for the final. Virat Kohli was the true chase master.

Virat Kohli played a 90-ball innings against Karnataka in Ranji Trophy 2006-07. It was the toughest and best innings of Kohlis' cricketing career.