IPL 2025: Virat Kohli completes 100 half-centuries in T20s

IANS April 13, 2025 355 views

Virat Kohli has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first Asian batter to score 100 half-centuries in T20 cricket. The milestone came during an IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals, where he remained unbeaten at 62 and helped his team chase down 174 runs. This achievement follows his recent feat of becoming the first Indian to cross 13,000 T20 runs. Kohli continues to redefine batting excellence in the shortest format of the game.

"Cricket is not just a game, it's a celebration of milestones" - Virat Kohli (Implied)
IPL 2025: Virat Kohli completes 100 half-centuries in T20s
Jaipur, April 13: Star batter Virat Kohli, on Sunday, added another record to his illustrious career as he became the first Asian batter to complete 100 half-centuries in T20s.

Key Points

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Kohli achieves landmark 100 half-centuries in T20 cricket

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Scored unbeaten 62 against Rajasthan Royals

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Matches David Warner's IPL fifty record

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First Indian to cross 13,000 T20 runs

Kohli achieved the feat in the IPL 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. He reached the milestone in style with a six off Wanindu Hasaranga to complete his third fifty of the season in 39 balls while chasing 174. He remained unbeaten at 62 as his side completed the chase in 17.3 overs with nine wickets hand.

Former Australian opener David Warner became the first cricketer to notch up 100 half-centuries in T20 cricket.

Kohli registered his 58th IPL fifty, bringing his tally of 50-plus scores in the league to 66 - matching Warner’s record for the most 50+ scores in IPL history.

Warner, who represented Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad during his IPL career, scored 62 fifties and 4 centuries in 184 matches. In comparison, Kohli has amassed 58 fifties and eight centuries in 258 IPL appearances.

Earlier this week, Kohli became the first Indian batter to cross the 13,000-run mark in T20 cricket during the match against the Mumbai Indians. With this milestone, the former India captain joined an elite list, becoming the fifth player overall to achieve the feat - following Chris Gayle, Alex Hales, Shoaib Malik and Kieron Pollard.

Kohli played 125 T20Is for India, scoring 4,188 runs, which included a century and 38 half-centuries. He retired from T20 Internationals on June 29 last year after a memorable knock of 76 off 59 balls in the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa, played at Kensington Oval, Barbados, helping India lift the trophy under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy following which he called the curtains on his glorious international career in the format.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
King Kohli does it again! 🎉 100 half-centuries is insane consistency. That six to reach the milestone was pure class. He makes batting look so effortless even after all these years.
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Priya M.
While Kohli's achievement is remarkable, I do wish he'd convert more of these 50s into 100s. With 8 IPL centuries in 258 matches, the conversion rate could be better compared to Warner's 4 in 184 games.
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Amit S.
The way he timed that six to reach the milestone... chills! 🔥 13,000 T20 runs and now this. Retirement from internationals hasn't slowed him down one bit. GOAT debate getting stronger!
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Sanjay P.
Remember when people said he was finished after that rough patch? 100 fifties later, the man's still breaking records. That T20 WC final knock was just the beginning of this second wind!
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Neha T.
So happy to see him enjoying his cricket post-retirement! No pressure, just pure batting mastery. That celebration after the six said it all - still loves the game as much as day one ❤️
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Vikram J.
Warner did it first but Kohli's done it with more centuries and in tougher batting conditions overall. Both legends though - what an era for T20 batting we're witnessing!

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