Track how Virat Kohli settled into India’s middle order from 2009 to 2011. Relive the key knocks that cemented his ODI place.
Against which team did Virat Kohli score his maiden ODI hundred in December 2009?
Sri Lanka
Australia
Bangladesh
New Zealand
His first ODI hundred was 107 against Sri Lanka at Kolkata. That innings helped clinch the series.
At which venue did Kohli register that maiden ODI century in 2009?
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
The hundred came at Eden Gardens during a 316‑run chase. India won by seven wickets.
How many runs did Kohli make in his first ODI hundred?
110
118
100
107
Kohli scored 107 off 114 balls. It was a composed chase-setting knock.
Who shared a 224‑run stand with Kohli in that Kolkata chase?
Suresh Raina
MS Dhoni
Gautam Gambhir
Sachin Tendulkar
Kohli and Gambhir added 224 for the third wicket. Both hit centuries to seal the game.
How many did Kohli score in the Visakhapatnam ODI chase against Australia in October 2010?
118
133*
91
105
He hit 118 in a 290‑plus chase versus Australia. India won with seven wickets in hand.
What award did Kohli receive for his 118 at Visakhapatnam in 2010?
No award
Player of the Match
Player of the Series
Emerging Player
Kohli’s 118 anchored the chase and earned him Player of the Match. It showcased his finishing credentials.
How many ODI hundreds did Kohli score in the 2010 calendar year?
2
4
1
3
He compiled three ODI centuries in 2010. That year he also neared 1,000 ODI runs.
How many ODI hundreds did Kohli score in 2011?
3
2
4
5
Kohli struck four ODI hundreds in 2011. He finished as the top ODI run‑getter that year.
In late 2010 at Guwahati against New Zealand, what was Kohli’s score?
105
86
97
112
He made 105 in the first ODI at Guwahati. It kept up his run of decisive chases.
Who topped the world ODI run charts in 2011?
Shane Watson
Jonathan Trott
Kumar Sangakkara
Virat Kohli
Kohli led all ODI batters in 2011. He scored over 1,300 runs across 34 matches.
Starter
You’re warming up—revisit Kohli’s early ODI chases and partnerships from 2009–2011.
Solid
Nice! You know the key knocks that anchored India’s middle order evolution.
Expert!
Outstanding—your recall of Kohli’s 2009–2011 ODI surge is spot on.
