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Virat Kohli has had numerous iconic partnerships in ODIs with different players. Below are the top 10 partnerships in terms of runs where Kohli has been involved:

1. 246 Runs – Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma vs West Indies (2018)

Venue: Visakhapatnam

Details: Kohli scored 157*, and Rohit Sharma added 162 in this incredible stand that helped India post 321/6, leading to a thrilling tie.

2. 224 Runs – Virat Kohli & Gautam Gambhir vs Sri Lanka (2009)

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Details: Kohli scored his maiden ODI century (107), while Gambhir remained unbeaten on 150. The duo’s efforts helped India chase down Sri Lanka’s 315 in a crucial match early in Kohli’s career.

3. 213 Runs – Virat Kohli & Ajinkya Rahane vs New Zealand (2016)

Venue: Indore

Details: Kohli scored 154*, and Rahane added 87. This massive partnership helped India set a solid total of 285, leading to a comfortable win.

4. 212 Runs – Virat Kohli & Shikhar Dhawan vs Australia (2019)

Venue: Mohali

Details: Dhawan smashed 143, while Kohli contributed 47. Together, they took India to 358/9 in the match, although Australia managed to chase down the target.

5. 206 Runs – Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma vs Australia (2013)

Venue: Jaipur

Details: Kohli blasted 100* in just 52 balls, while Rohit scored an unbeaten 141. This partnership helped India chase down Australia’s target of 360 in one of the most remarkable run chases in ODI history.

6. 199 Runs – Virat Kohli & Shikhar Dhawan vs South Africa (2018)

Venue: Centurion

Details: Kohli scored 129*, and Dhawan added 76. Their partnership powered India to an easy victory, sealing the series win in South Africa.

7. 183 Runs – Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma vs Bangladesh (2015)

Venue: Melbourne (World Cup)

Details: In the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup quarterfinal, Rohit Sharma scored 137, while Kohli contributed 57. Their partnership helped India post 302/6, securing a comfortable win.

8. 172 Runs – Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma vs West Indies (2013)

Venue: Kochi

Details: Kohli scored 86 while Rohit added 141* in this massive stand, leading India to a convincing win over the West Indies.

9. 170 Runs – Virat Kohli & Suresh Raina vs Sri Lanka (2012)

Venue: Hobart (CB Series)

Details: Kohli played one of his greatest knocks, scoring 133* off 86 balls, while Raina contributed 40 in this memorable partnership. India chased down 321 in just 36.4 overs to stay alive in the series.

10. 163 Runs – Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers vs West Indies (2015)

Venue: Mumbai (Wankhede)

Details: Kohli and de Villiers combined for a 163-run stand during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. Kohli scored 107, and de Villiers smashed 87 to help India post a huge total.

These partnerships reflect Virat Kohli’s consistency, versatility, and ability to build crucial innings with a variety of partners in high-pressure situations. Most of these partnerships have been pivotal in India’s success across different conditions and against top opponents.

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