Indian cricket maestro Virat Kohli has once again etched his name in the annals of cricketing history, achieving a remarkable milestone in his illustrious career. Kohli has become the first Indian cricketer to amass a staggering 12,000 runs in the dynamic T20 format. This extraordinary feat was accomplished during the electrifying clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the opening match of the IPL 2024 season at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium.
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Kohli’s Journey to 12,000 Runs:
The 12,000 runs encompass his stellar performances for RCB in the IPL and the erstwhile Champions League, for Delhi in domestic Twenty20 cricket, and for the Indian national team in T20 Internationals. This milestone elevates Kohli into an elite league, joining the ranks of T20 stalwarts such as Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, and David Warner.
Landmark Moment:
The historic moment arrived in the seventh over of the scintillating CSK vs RCB encounter, as Kohli elegantly dispatched a full delivery from Ravindra Jadeja behind square on the leg side for a single. With eight centuries and 91 half-centuries to his name, Kohli’s dominance in T20 cricket is unparalleled.
Record-Breaking IPL Career:
Virat Kohli’s supremacy extends to the Indian Premier League, where he holds the record for the highest runs scored of all time. Across 239 matches and 230 innings, Kohli has amassed a colossal 7,284 runs at an impressive average of 37.24, with a formidable strike rate of 130.02. His exceptional tally includes seven centuries and 50 half-centuries, showcasing his unparalleled batting prowess on the grandest T20 stage.
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Another Milestone:
In addition to the monumental achievement, Kohli reached another significant milestone in the thrilling encounter against CSK. He surpassed the 1,000-run mark against CSK, amassing a total of 1,006 runs in 32 matches at an average of 37.25, with nine half-centuries in 31 innings. Despite Kohli’s remarkable feat, the record for the most runs scored by a batsman against an opposition in IPL history belongs to Delhi Capitals’ David Warner, who has amassed 1,075 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders.