Virat Kohli Sets New T20 Milestones in IPL 2026 Opener
In the IPL 2026 opener, Virat Kohli made history by becoming the first player to surpass 4000 runs in run chases. His remarkable performance led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a thrilling victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad, who set a competitive target of 201 runs. Kohli's unbeaten 69 runs and significant contributions from his teammates secured a record-setting chase, making this match a memorable start to the season.
| Mar 29, 2026, 00:50 IST
Virat Kohli Achieves Historic T20 Records
In a remarkable display of skill, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has made history by becoming the first player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to surpass 4000 runs in run chases. This milestone was reached during the IPL 2026 season opener, where the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced off against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Moreover, Kohli has now overtaken former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik to secure his position as the sixth-highest run-scorer in T20 cricket history. Malik accumulated a total of 13,571 runs across 557 matches and 515 innings, maintaining an average of 35.99, which includes 83 half-centuries.
Match Summary: RCB Wins in a High-Scoring Encounter
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