Virat Kohli Chases History: 9000 RCB T20 Runs Within Reach
Kohli on the Verge of a Milestone
Virat Kohli, the legendary batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), is on the brink of achieving a remarkable T20 milestone. As RCB prepares to face Lucknow Super Giants in their final league stage match, Kohli needs just 24 runs to become the first player to reach 9000 runs for a single franchise in T20 cricket.
A Legacy of Runs
Throughout his T20 journey with RCB, spanning the IPL and Champions League T20, Kohli has amassed a staggering 8976 runs in 270 innings. This impressive feat includes 8552 runs in IPL innings and 424 runs in CLT20 matches.
A Look at Kohli’s RCB Stats
Here’s a glimpse into Kohli’s incredible stats for RCB in the IPL and CLT20:
- Innings: 270
- Runs: 8976
- Highest Score: 113*
- Batting Average: 39.5
- Strike Rate: 134
- Centuries: 8
- Fifties: 64
- 4s: 801
- 6s: 305
- Catches: 127
Chasing More Milestones
Kohli’s pursuit of 9000 RCB T20 runs comes as he’s also on the verge of surpassing David Warner for the most fifties in IPL history. Currently tied with Warner at 62 fifties, one more half-century will solidify Kohli’s position as the undisputed king of fifties in the IPL.
Other RCB Players Aiming for Records
Other RCB players are also chasing individual milestones:
- Phil Salt: Needs 46 runs for 1000 IPL runs and 10 runs for 7000 T20 runs.
- Krunal Pandya: Needs 50 runs for 3000 T20 runs.
- Tim David: Will play his 50th IPL match.
- Mayank Agarwal: Needs two sixes for 100 IPL sixes, 56 runs for 500 IPL runs, and 72 runs for 5000 T20 runs.
RCB’s Push for the Playoffs
With their final league stage match approaching, RCB is in a crucial position to secure a top-two finish in the IPL 2025 points table. A victory against Lucknow Super Giants will significantly boost their chances of advancing to the playoffs.
