Virat Kohli becomes first batter to complete 7,500 IPL runs
Star batter Virat Kohli has completed 7,500 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli reached the landmark while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Rajasthan Royals in Match 19 of IPL 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Kohli, the tournament's leading run-scorer, became the first batter to touch the 7,500-run mark. Kohli ended up scoring 113*, bringing up his 8th IPL century.
Kohli's stats in IPL
As mentioned, Kohli is the only batter with 7,500 runs in the IPL. He reached this mark in his 242nd encounter. Kohli hit 113* from 72 balls (SR: 156.94). He smashed 12 fours and four sixes. Kohli owns 7,579 runs at 38.27 (SR: 130.62). Kohli has 52 half-centuries and a record eight tons in the cash-rich league. He owns 246 sixes and 672 fours.
Kohli in IPL 2024
Kohli smashed 21 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the tournament opener. The RCB batter then leveled up, having slammed 77 and 83* against Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. Kohli, in his previous encounter, managed 22 against the Lucknow Super Giants. Kohli is the IPL 2024 season's top scorer. In five matches, he owns 316 runs at 105.33. His strike rate is 146.29.
Nine centuries in T20s; fourth-highest scorer
Kohli recently became the first Indian to complete 12,000 runs in T20 cricket. Kohli has raced to 12,310 runs in the T20s at 41.87. Kohli hit his ninth century in the T20 format overall. He is now only behind Chris Gayle (22 centuries) and Babar Azam (11 centuries). Kohli became the fourth-highest scorer in T20 cricket, surpassing Warner (12.213).
