Virat Kohli Celebrates 38th Birthday with Fans at Wellington Airport

Virat Kohli's 38th birthday was a memorable occasion as fans gathered at Wellington International Airport to celebrate him following his impressive innings in the first ODI. The atmosphere was filled with joy as fans sang birthday songs and shared lessons learned from the cricketing icon. Kohli's remarkable achievements in cricket, including multiple World Cups and IPL titles, highlight his status as one of the greatest players in the sport. This article captures the essence of the celebration and Kohli's illustrious career.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 5, 2026, 10:37 IST

A Special Birthday Celebration

On November 5, fans of Indian cricket star Virat Kohli gathered at Wellington International Airport to celebrate his 38th birthday, following his impressive 74 runs in the first ODI at Auckland. Despite the match being affected by rain, Kohli's performance was a highlight, showcasing his skill with a rapid 51-ball innings that left spectators in awe.

As Kohli arrived at the airport ahead of the second ODI, a crowd of enthusiastic fans welcomed him with cheers and birthday songs. The atmosphere was electric as they expressed their admiration for the cricketing legend.

Back in Bengaluru, where Kohli's IPL team, the Royal Challengers Bangalore, reigns as the current champions, fans took to a whiteboard to share valuable lessons they've learned from the seasoned player over the years. Messages like '200 percent energy', 'Never give up', and 'If you can give it, you have got to take it' were prominently displayed.

1⃣9⃣ years in, Bengaluru doesn’t just cheer for Virat Kohli. It learns from him. On his birthday, we ask the people of Bengaluru what’s the biggest thing they’ve learnt from the GOAT, on @bigbasket_com presents RCB 12th Man TV. #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB https://t.co/rESeZfBD74

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) November 5, 2026

Virat Kohli's accolades are numerous, including a 50-over World Cup, a T20 World Cup, two Champions Trophy titles, and two IPL championships. He stands out as one of cricket's most decorated players, having achieved remarkable success as India's Test captain with 40 victories in 68 matches.

In his Test career, Kohli has played 123 matches, amassing 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries and 31 fifties, making him the fourth-highest run-scorer for India in Test cricket. He is also the second-highest run-scorer in ODIs, with 15,183 runs in 318 matches, averaging 58.84, and holds the record for 55 centuries and 80 fifties. In T20Is, he ranks third with 4,188 runs in 125 innings, averaging 48.69, featuring one century and 38 fifties.

Overall, Kohli is the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket history, with a total of 28,601 runs across 566 matches and 633 innings, boasting an impressive average of 52.86, along with 86 centuries and 149 fifties, with a personal best of 254*.