Indian star batter Virat Kohli is undoubtedly one of the greatest players of the era. The right-handed batter Virat Kohli scripts numerous records in his cricketing career and is also believed to be the player to beat Sachin Tendulkar in international centuries count.
Virat Kohli so far scored 80 international centuries and stands behind Sachin Tendulkar’s 100 centuries mark. Though Virat’s batting has been splendid in all stages of his career, he also becomes a victim of the ‘Nervous nineties‘.
Sachin Tendulkar who was popularly called as “God of Cricket” was the leading player to have the most nineties score – 28.
Virat Kohli 90 to 99 OUT List
Virat Kohli also maintains an unwanted record by dismissing in 90s eight times in international format and a couple of times in IPL. Virat Kohli’s first 90s dismissal was back in 2010 when he was dismissed for 91 in an ODI match against Bangladesh in Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka.
Following is the complete list of the Virat Kohli 90 to 99 OUT list in cricket with match, date and venue details:
*Listed based on the match date
| Format | Runs | Against | Venue | Date |
| ODI | 91 | Bangladesh | Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka | 07-Jan-10 |
| ODI | 94 | West Indies | Sabina Park, Kingston | 16-Jun-11 |
| T20(IPL) | 99 | Delhi Daredevils | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi | 10-May-13 |
| ODI | 99 | West Indies | ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 24-Nov-13 |
| Test | 96 | South Africa | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 18-Dec-13 |
| ODI | 91 | Australia | W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth | 12-Jan-16 |
| ODI | 92 | Australia | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 21-Sep-17 |
| Test | 97 | England | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 18-Aug-18 |
| ODI | 95 | New Zealand | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | 22-Oct-23 |
| T20(IPL) | 92 | Punjab Kings | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | 9-May-24 |
91 vs Bangladesh in Dhaka(7 January 2010)
- Series: Tri-Nation Tournament in Bangladesh, 2010
- Match: Bangladesh vs India, 3rd Match at Dhaka
- Score: Bangladesh – 296/6(50 overs) | India – 297/4(47.3 overs)
- Result: India won by 6 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
- Player of the Match: MS Dhoni, IND – 101* (107)
- Highlights: WATCH
Virat Kohli’s dismissal at 91 in Dhaka ODI becomes his first 90’s dismissal in his international career. In that game, Virat Kohli played a crucial knock with the then Indian captain MS Dhoni and built a 152-run partnership after India lost three wickets for 51 in their 296 runs-chase game.
Virat Kohli scored 91 runs off 102 balls at a strike rate of 89.21 which includes seven boundaries. Kohli lost his wicket in the final delivery of the 35th over bowled by Shakib Al Hasan.
Though Kohli played a bridging knock for India’s victory, it was MS Dhoni who stole the show by bagging the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 101.
India won the game by 6 wickets with 15 balls remaining but failed to win the series as India lost the final by 4 wickets against Sri Lanka. Notably, Virat Kohli emerged as the leading run-scorer of the series scoring 275 runs in five innings at an average of 91.66.
94 vs West Indies in Kingston(16 June 2011)
- Series: India tour of West Indies 2011
- Match: West Indies vs India, 5th ODI at Kingston
- Score: India – 251/10(47.3 overs) | West Indies – 255/3(48.4 overs)
- Result: West Indies won by 7 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
- Player of the Match: Andre Russell, WI – 4/35
- Highlights: WATCH
During the final ODI match of the India tour of West Indies 2011, Virat Kohli registered his second 90s dismissal by scoring 94 runs in 104 deliveries. In the first inning, after a couple of early wickets, Virat scored an impressive 94 and dragged India towards a better side.
While Virat was just six runs away from reaching the triple-digit mark, he lost his wickets via run out in an attempt for the second run.
India won the five-match ODI series 3-2 where Virat Kohli scored 199 runs in five innings at an average of 39.80.
99 vs Delhi Daredevils in Delhi(10 May 2013)
- Series: Indian Premier League 2013
- Match: RCB vs Daredevils, 57th match at Delhi
- Score: RCB – 183/4(20 overs) | DD – 179/7(20 overs)
- Result: RCB won by 4 runs
- Player of the Match: Jaydev Unadkat, RCB – 5/25
- Highlights: WATCH
Virat Kohli missed out on his maiden IPL century by just one run after being dismissed for 99 in a match against Daredevils in IPL 2013. Virat lost his wicket in an unwanted run between wickets.
While attempting for the second run, Virat lost his wicket after failing to reach the crease before the ball. RCB went on to win the game by 4 runs with Jaydev Unadkat’s impressive five-wicket haul.
99 vs West Indies in Visakhapatnam(24 November 2013)
- Series: West Indies tour of India 2013
- Match: India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI at Visakhapatnam
- Score: India – 288/7(50 overs) | West Indies – 289/8(49.3 overs)
- Result: West Indies won by 2 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
- Player of the Match: Daren Sammy, WI – 63* (45) & 1/11
- Highlights: WATCH
A couple of years later from his 94 vs WI, once again Virat Kohli was dismissed in his 90s against the same opponent – West Indies. But this time, Virat lost his century by just one run.
The incident happened during the second ODI of the West Indies tour of India 2013 played in Visakhapatnam. Batting first India made a slow start but later converted it into a decent scoring game.
Virat Kohli looked in sublime touch during the game, scoring 99 runs from just 100 deliveries which includes nine boundaries. While Kohli was expected to score his century he was dismissed by Rampaul in the final delivery of the 40th over.
India lost the game by two wickets with three balls remaining. India went on to win the three-match ODI Series by 2-1 with Virat Kohli being the highest run scorer of the series with a score of 204 in three innings at an average of 68.00.
96 vs South Africa in Johannesburg(18 December 2013)
- Series: India tour of South Africa 2013
- Match: South Africa vs India, 1st Test at Johannesburg
- Score: India – 280/10 & 421/10 | South Africa – 244/10 & 450/7
- Result: Match drawn
- Player of the Match: Virat Kohli, IND – 119 & 96
- Highlights: WATCH
Within a month after his heartbreaking 99 vs West Indies, Virat Kohli registered his first 90s dismissal in Test format in a match against South Africa in Johannesburg.
During the 1st Test of India tour of South Africa 2013, Virat Kohli scored 119 runs in the first inning and gave a strong start for the Indian cricket team which pushed them to score 280 runs in the first innings.
India kickstarted their second inning with a lead as MS Dhoni and Co bundled the host for 244 runs in the first inning. Virat Kohli continued his aggressive gameplay in the second inning.
While Virat was batting at 96, the right-hander lost his wicket to Duminy via caught behind and missed his chance of becoming the first No. 4 batsman from India to get a ton in each innings.
Though the match resulted in a draw, Virat Kohli bagged the Player of the Match award for his outstanding performance in both innings. Virat scored 272 runs in the two-match test series including a century and a half century.
91 vs Australia in Perth(12 January 2016)
- Series: India tour of Australia 2016
- Match: Australia vs India, 1st ODI at Perth
- Score: India – 309/3(50 overs) | Australia – 310/5(49.2 overs)
- Result: Australia won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
- Player of the Match: Steven Smith, AUS – 149 (135)
- Highlights: WATCH
In the opening ODI of the India tour of Australia 2016, Virat showcased his impressive striking ability by scoring 91 runs from 97 deliveries. While Virat was on the verge of scoring his century, the Indian star batter lost his wicket to Faulkner in the middle of the 45th over.
With Virat’s 91 and Rohit’s unbeaten 171, India managed to score 309 runs for three-wicket loss at the end of the inning. But the duo’s innings went in vain as Australia chased the total with four balls left to bowl.
The then Australian captain Steven Smith won the Player of the Match award for his match-winning 149 runs off 135 deliveries.
92 vs Australia in Kolkata(21 September 2017)
- Series: Australia tour of India 2017
- Match: India vs Australia, 2nd ODI at Kolkata
- Score: India – 252/10(50 overs) | Australia – 202/10(43.1 overs)
- Result: India won by 50 runs
- Player of the Match: Virat Kohli, IND – 92 (107)
- Highlights: WATCH
During the second ODI of the Australia tour of India 2017, Virat Kohli registered his first 90s dismissal as Indian captain.
As a captain, Virat played an anchoring knock and led India to score 252 runs at the end of the first innings. India successfully defended the target and won the game by 50 runs. Virat bagged the Player of the Match award for his crucial knock.
India won the five-match ODI series by 4-1 where Virat Kohli scored 180 runs in five innings at an average of 36.
97 vs England in Nottingham(18 August 2018)
- Series: India tour of England 2018
- Match: England vs India, 3rd Test at Nottingham
- Score: India – 329/10 & 352/7d | England – 161/10 & 317/10
- Result: India won by 203 runs
- Player of the Match: Virat Kohli, IND – 97 & 103
- Highlights: WATCH
Virat’s 97 vs England in Nottingham is his first 90s dismissal as Indian Test captain. Indian captain played a blazing knock against the host and pushed India to score 329 runs in the first inning.
With the assist of Hardik Pandya’s five-wicket haul, India strangled England for 161 in the first inning and took a 160-plus lead ahead of the second innings. Kohli who missed his century by just three runs in the first inning secured his TON by scoring 103 runs in the second inning.
In the second inning, Bumrah with his impressive five wickets haul, led India to win the game by 203 runs. Virat Kohli was awarded the Player of the Match award. Though England won the five-match test series by 4-1, Virat Kohli bagged the Player of the Series(Test) award for his whopping 593 runs in 10 innings which comes at an average of 59.30.
95 vs New Zealand in Dharamsala(22 October 2023)
- Series: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
- Match: India vs New Zealand, 21st Match at Dharamsala
- Score: New Zealand – 273/10(50 overs) | India – 274/6(48 overs)
- Result: India won by 4 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
- Player of the Match: Mohammed Shami, IND – 5/54
- Highlights: WATCH
Since his international debut in 2008, Virat Kohli hasn’t registered any 90s dismissal in a World Cup event until the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup in 2023.
Virat’s streak comes to an end during India’s group match against New Zealand in Dharamsala. His 95 against New Zealand in Dharamsala becomes Virat Kohli’s first 90s dismissal in a World Cup event.
After placing India in a commanding position, Virat was expected to score his century but was dismissed by Henry for 95 runs. Virat Kohli ended his ODI World Cup 2023 campaign with a total of 765 scored in 11 innings at a strike rate of 90.31.
92 vs Punjab Kings in Dharamsala(9 May 2024)
- Series: Indian Premier League 2024
- Match: RCB vs PBKS, 58th Match at Dharamsala
- Score: RCB – 241/7(20 overs) | PBKS – 181/10(17 overs)
- Result: RCB won by 60 runs
- Player of the Match: Virat Kohli, RCB – 92 (47)
- Highlights: WATCH
Following his first ICC event 90s dismissal in Dharamsala in the 2023 World Cup, Virat Kohli registered his second IPL 90s dismissal in the same Dharamsala venue in IPL 2024. His first 90s dismissal in IPL was back in 2013 when he narrowly missed out on a century, scoring 99 against the Delhi Daredevils(now Delhi Capitals).
With Kohli’s 92, RCB scored 241 runs in the first innings and successfully defended the target and won the game by 60 runs. Virat Kohli won the Player of the Match award for his impressive knock.
How many times did Virat Kohli dismiss on 90 to 99 in International cricket?
Indian star batter Virat Kohli has been dismissed in 90s eight times(six times in ODIs and twice in Tests).
How many times did Virat Kohli dismiss for 99 in International cricket?
Virat Kohli has got out on 99 only once in his international career. During the second ODI of the West Indies tour of India 2013 in Visakhapatnam, Virat Kohli was dismissed for 99 by Ravi Rampaul in the final delivery of the 40th over of the inning.
Did Virat Kohli dismiss for 90s in a World Cup match?
Yes, Virat Kohli has been dismissed for 95 during India’s clash against New Zealand in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 in Dharamsala.
How many times did Virat Kohli dismiss for 90s in IPL?
While playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Virat Kohli was dismissed in 90s two times in his illustrious Indian Premier League career.
