Virat Kohli Achieves Historic Milestone in IPL 2026 Against Mumbai Indians

In a stunning display during IPL 2026, Virat Kohli achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first player to score over 1000 runs against the Mumbai Indians. With his remarkable performance, he is now on the brink of reaching 9000 runs in IPL history. This article delves into Kohli's record-breaking achievements and his journey towards becoming the all-time leading run-scorer in T20 cricket.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 12, 2026, 21:11 IST

Virat Kohli's Historic Performance

Virat Kohli made headlines during the IPL 2026 clash with the Mumbai Indians (MI). Widely regarded as one of the finest batsmen in IPL history, Kohli has amassed an impressive total of 8814* runs across 263 innings, placing him at the pinnacle of the all-time run-scorers in the league. As the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced off against the Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, Kohli added yet another remarkable achievement to his illustrious career. Partnering with Phil Salt, he propelled RCB to a strong start, marking a significant milestone.

Kohli Sets New Records

In a groundbreaking achievement, Virat Kohli has now become the player with the highest runs against the Mumbai Indians in IPL history. He is the first cricketer globally to surpass 1000 runs against this team, accomplishing this feat in just his 36th inning. Previously, the record was held by KL Rahul, who scored 977 runs in 21 innings.

Top Run Scorers Against Mumbai Indians

Player	Runs	Innings
Virat Kohli	1003*	36
KL Rahul	977	21
Shikhar Dhawan	901	28
Ajinkya Rahane	888	29
Suresh Raina	850	36

Recently, Kohli also became the leading run-scorer against a single team in T20 cricket, raising his total against CSK to 1,188 runs, surpassing Rohit Sharma's previous record of 1,161 runs against the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Kohli Approaches a Major Milestone

As he continues his journey in IPL history, Virat Kohli is on the verge of achieving a remarkable record. With over 8800 runs to his name, he is less than 200 runs away from becoming the first player ever to reach 9000 runs in the IPL. Given his current form, it seems likely that he will reach this milestone during the ongoing IPL 2026 season. Additionally, Kohli has accumulated over 13,500 runs in T20 cricket and is just over 1000 runs shy of Chris Gayle's all-time T20 record. If he maintains his performance and continues playing in the IPL, he could potentially break Gayle's record in IPL 2027, solidifying his status as the unrivaled king of white-ball cricket.