Virat Kohli Makes IPL History with Four Consecutive 600-Run Seasons

Virat Kohli has made IPL history by becoming the first player to achieve four consecutive seasons with over 600 runs. His remarkable performance in the current season, including a quick 43 runs against the Gujarat Titans, highlights his impressive comeback after a challenging previous season. Kohli's transformation as a T20 player is evident as he continues to improve his game, setting new records along the way. This article delves into his season-by-season performance and the significance of his achievements in the IPL.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 26, 2026, 21:49 IST

Kohli Achieves Historic Milestone

On Tuesday, Virat Kohli, the batting star of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), made history by becoming the first player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to record four consecutive seasons with over 600 runs.

Performance Highlights

Kohli reached this remarkable achievement during the Qualifier match against the Gujarat Titans (GT), where he scored a brisk 43 runs off 25 balls, featuring five fours and a six, achieving a strike rate of 172.00. Throughout the current season, he has amassed 600 runs in 15 innings, maintaining an impressive average of 50.00 and a strike rate of 164.38, which is his highest for a single season. His season includes one century and four half-centuries, with a top score of 105*.

Kohli's T20 Transformation

Following a challenging 2022 season where he only scored 341 runs in 16 matches at an average of 22.73, Kohli's resurgence in the IPL has been remarkable. His reinvention as a T20 player is noteworthy, especially as he approaches retirement from T20 internationals after the 2024 T20 World Cup, showing consistent improvement in various aspects of his game.

Season-by-Season Performance Overview

1. **2023 Season**: Kohli made a strong comeback, finishing with 639 runs in 14 innings, averaging 53.25 and a strike rate of 139.82, including two centuries and six fifties. His highest score was 101*, making him the fourth-highest run-scorer of the tournament.

2. **2024 Season**: He further enhanced his performance against spin bowling, leading the run charts with 741 runs in 15 innings, averaging 61.75 and a strike rate of 154.69, featuring one century and five fifties. He also hit 38 sixes, matching his best tally from the 2016 season.

3. **Last Season**: Kohli played a crucial role in RCB's title victory, scoring 657 runs in 15 innings, averaging 54.75 with a strike rate of 144.71, and achieving eight fifties, making him the third-highest run-scorer in the tournament.

Qualifier 1 Match Details

In the Qualifier match, GT won the toss and chose to field first. The winner of this match secures a direct place in the final, while the losing team will face the winner of the eliminator match between SRH and RR in Qualifier 2 for the second final spot.