Virat Kohli Sets New Records in RCB's Victory Over KKR
Kohli's Historic Performance
In a remarkable display of skill, Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a six-wicket triumph against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Shaheed Veer Narayan International Stadium in Raipur on May 14. Kohli's outstanding innings of 105 runs off 60 balls, featuring 11 fours and three sixes, propelled RCB to the top of the league standings with their eighth victory of the season, bringing them closer to securing a playoff position.
Kohli Surpasses Chris Gayle's Record
Virat Kohli Breaks Chris Gayle's World Record
During this innings, Kohli reached a significant milestone by amassing 14,000 runs in T20 cricket, becoming the seventh player globally and the first Indian to achieve this feat. Notably, he surpassed Chris Gayle's record by reaching this milestone in 16 fewer innings.
Fastest To 14,000 T20 Runs| Player | Innings |
| Virat Kohli | 407 |
| Chris Gayle | 423 |
| David Warner | 431 |
| Jos Buttler | 468 |
| Alex Hales | 505 |
| Kieron Pollard | 633 |
Kohli's IPL Century Record
This century marked Kohli's ninth in IPL history, extending his record for the most centuries in the league. Jos Buttler follows with seven centuries, while KL Rahul and Chris Gayle have six each. Overall, this was Kohli's tenth T20 century, tying him for third-most in the format alongside David Warner, with only Babar Azam (13) and Gayle (22) ahead of him.
Kohli's Dominance Against KKR
Virat Kohli's Dominance Against KKR
Kohli has now scored a century while chasing in the IPL for the third time, tying with Jos Buttler for the most such instances. This was also his second century against KKR, again tying with Buttler for the most centuries against a single team. Kohli has previously scored two centuries against the Gujarat Lions, while Buttler has done so against RCB and KKR. Additionally, this was Kohli's ninth score of 50 or more against KKR, the highest in IPL history.
Most 50+ Scores vs KKR| Player | 50+ Scores |
| Virat Kohli | 9 |
| Rohit Sharma | 8 |
| Suresh Raina | 8 |
| David Warner | 8 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 7 |
Kohli's Milestones This Season
Virat Kohli Crosses 400 Runs
Throughout the current IPL season, Kohli has surpassed 400 runs for the twelfth time, a record unmatched by any other player. He has achieved this milestone in seasons dating back to 2011. Kohli's performance in this match also marked his 279th appearance in the IPL, making him the player with the most matches played, surpassing records held by MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma.
Players With Most 400+ Seasons In IPL History| Player | Seasons |
| Virat Kohli | 12 |
| Suresh Raina | 9 |
| Rohit Sharma | 9 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 9 |
| David Warner | 9 |
| KL Rahul | 8 |
| Shubman Gill | 7 |