Kohli and Rohit Achieve Milestone in IPL History
Historic Moment in IPL
During the IPL match on May 10, 2026, between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma made history. Both players matched MS Dhoni's all-time record by being named in the playing XI for their respective teams. The record was confirmed after RCB won the toss and opted to bowl first, with both Rajat Patidar and Suryakumar confirming that the teams remained unchanged for this significant match.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's Historic Achievement
This match marked the 278th appearance for both Rohit and Virat in the IPL, making them the joint-most capped players in the league's history. They have now equaled the record held by MS Dhoni, another former Indian captain.
Most IPL Matches Played By A Player
| Player | Matches | Teams | Span |
| MS Dhoni | 278 | Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants | 2008-2025 |
| Virat Kohli | 278 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2008-2026 |
| Rohit Sharma | 278 | Mumbai Indians | 2008-2026 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 265 | Rajasthan Royals, Kochi Tuskers, Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Lions | 2008-2026 |
| Dinesh Karthik | 257 | Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Lions, Kolkata Knight Riders | 2008-2024 |
Kohli has played all 278 matches for RCB since joining the franchise before the inaugural season, making him the only player to participate in all 19 seasons of the IPL with a single team. He holds the record for the most matches played for one franchise in the league's history, while Dhoni follows with 248 matches for CSK. Rohit Sharma ranks third, having played 232 matches for MI since joining in 2011, after starting his career with Deccan Chargers, where he played 46 matches from 2009 to 2010.