Virat Kohli becomes first Indian to reach 13,000-run mark in T20s

ANI April 8, 2025 264 views

Virat Kohli has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first Indian to score 13,000 runs in T20 cricket during an electrifying IPL match against Mumbai Indians. His stunning 67-run innings, featuring eight fours and two sixes, showcased his exceptional batting prowess and continued dominance in the shortest format of the game. With an impressive strike rate of 159.52, Kohli demonstrated why he remains one of the most formidable batsmen in world cricket. The performance helped RCB post a commanding total of 221/5, setting the stage for a potentially memorable victory.

"At 403 T20 matches, I'm focused on consistency and impact" - Virat Kohli (Implied)
Mumbai, April 7: Star India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli completed 13,000 runs in T20 cricket on Monday, becoming only the fifth player and first Indian to do so.

Key Points

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Kohli reaches historic milestone with dominant 67-run performance

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Breaks Indian record in T20 cricket elite list

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RCB posts massive 221/5 against Mumbai Indians

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Maintains impressive average of 41.56 in T20 format

Virat reached this milestone during his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium on Monday.

During the match, Virat was at his attacking best, showcasing his shotmaking against spin and pace alike. He scored 67 in just 42 balls, with eight fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 159.52.

In the IPL 2025 so far, Virat has scored 164 runs in four matches at an average of 54.66 and a strike rate of over 143, with two half-centuries and the best score of 67. He is the sixth-highest run-getter in the tournament so far. Now in 403 T20s, Virat has made 13,050 runs at an average of 41.56, with nine centuries and 99 fifties to his name. His best score is 122*. The top run-getter in T20s is Chris Gayle, with 14,562 runs at an average of 36.22, strike rate of over 144, 22 centuries and 88 fifties. His best score is 175*.

Coming to the match, MI won the toss and opted to field first. Though Phil Salt departed early, Virat (67 in 42 balls, with eight fours and two sixes) and Devdutt Padikkal (37 in 22 balls, with two fours and three sixes) made sure MI regretted their decision as they put on a counter-attacking 91-run stand. After dismissal of this duo, skipper Rajat Patidar (64 in 32 balls, with five fours and four sixes) and Jitesh Sharma (40* in 19 balls, with two fours and four sixes) made sure that run-rate never went down. RCB ended at 221/5.

Hardik Pandya (2/45), the skipper and Trent Boult (2/57) took two wickets but leaked runs. Vignesh Puthur got a wicket as well. Jasprit Bumrah delivered figures of 0/29 in four overs on his comeback.

RCB needs to defend 222 runs to register their third win of IPL 2025 and their first at Wankhede Stadium against MI since IPL 2015.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
King Kohli does it again! 🎉 13,000 runs is no joke, and to be the first Indian to reach this milestone shows his sheer class and consistency. That innings today was pure fire 🔥
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Priya M.
While I admire Kohli's achievement, I wish he could maintain this strike rate more consistently in T20s. Sometimes he starts slow which puts pressure on other batsmen. Still, 13k runs is incredible!
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Arjun S.
The way he dominated both spin and pace today was a masterclass! That cover drive off Bumrah was 🤌 perfection. RCB might finally win at Wankhede after 10 years!
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Neha P.
99 fifties in T20s?! That's insane consistency. Just one more for the century of half-centuries 👑 Can't wait to see him break Gayle's record too!
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Sanjay R.
What impresses me most is how he's evolved his game. From being called a "test batsman in T20s" to now having a SR of 143 this season - that's real growth. True legend of the game!

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