Virat Kohli joins David Warner to become second player to complete century of half-centuries in T20s

ANI April 13, 2025 189 views

Virat Kohli has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the second player to score 100 half-centuries in T20 format. During the IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals, Kohli delivered a masterful unbeaten 62-run innings that helped RCB secure a comprehensive 9-wicket victory. The milestone puts him alongside David Warner in an elite group of T20 performers. His consistent performance continues to showcase why he's considered one of the most formidable batsmen in contemporary cricket.

"Chase Master Returns with Another Remarkable Innings" - IPL Commentary
Jaipur, April 13: Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting maestro Virat Kohli toppled a massive record while pulling off his chase masterclass against Rajasthan Royals and became just the second batter to complete a century of half-centuries in the T20 format.

Key Points

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Kohli records 100th T20 half-century against Rajasthan Royals

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RCB wins by 9 wickets with dominant performance

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Unbeaten 62 from 45 deliveries highlights match

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Joins David Warner in exclusive record club

In the ongoing 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Virat played the anchor role for the Royal Challengers during their pursuit of a competitive 174-run target. While Salt went berserk at one end, Virat maintained his composure to keep the scoreboard ticking with his commanding strike rotation.

Virat joined the former flamboyant Australian opener for the record in the 15th over after dispatching the ball past the boundary rope to register his 100th fifty in the T20s. He put on his dancing shoes and took the aerial route by converting the in-drifter into half volley to loft the ball handsomely over long-on for a maximum.

The Indian stalwart entered the exclusive club, which solely featured Warner as its sole member. The former Australia star boasts a staggering 108 half-centuries in the T20 format.

During RCB's one-sided chase, Virat certainly had fortune on his side. On the first delivery of the fourth over, Virat ambled down the track and skewed it high in the air off Sandeep Sharma. Riyan Parag, with sunglasses on, sprinted towards the landing zone of the ball, got a hand on it, but eventually spilt it.

After receiving an early lifeline, Virat punished Rajasthan's loose deliveries by targeting the boundary rope. With the 92-run opening stand broken after Phil Salt returned with his explosive 65 from 33 deliveries, Virat raised an unbeaten 83-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal for the second wicket to steer Bengaluru to a comfortable 9-wicket triumph.

The 'Chase Master' returned to the dressing room with an unbeaten 62 from 45 deliveries and his third fifty in the ongoing edition of the IPL. His sizzling 62 was laced with four boundaries and two maximums. Following its fourth win in the season, RCB moved to the third spot with eight points behind Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans.

Reader Comments

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Rahul S.
King Kohli does it again! 🎉 That lofted six over long-on was pure class. The way he controls chases is just unreal. RCB looking strong this season!
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Priya M.
While it's an amazing achievement, I wish he'd accelerate a bit more in the middle overs. Sometimes his strike rotation feels too safe when the team needs quick runs.
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Amit K.
That Parag drop was the turning point! RR really missed their chance there. Kohli makes you pay for every mistake - that's why he's the GOAT 🐐
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Sanjay P.
Warner's record of 108 fifties looking shaky now! Kohli's in such great form this season. That partnership with Padikkal was clinical 👏
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Neha R.
The way he adapted his game after Salt got out was masterful. True captain's knock even though he's not leading anymore. RCB's playoff chances looking bright!
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Vikram J.
That celebration after the 100th fifty! You can see how much these milestones still mean to him after all these years. Pure passion for the game 🔥

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