Virat Kohli, the talismanic cricketer of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), has once again etched his name in the history books of the Indian Premier League (IPL). On his home ground, Kohli became the first player to score 7000 runs in IPL history during a match against Delhi Capitals. The RCB captain achieved this milestone with a glorious cut-short off Axar Patel and completed his 7000 runs in front of his childhood coach, whom he sought blessings from before the game.
Here are some notable achievements of Kohli in the IPL: Virat Kohli’s Supremacy in IPL
- He is the leading run-getter in IPL history with 7006 runs in 233 matches.
- Kohli has scored 50 half-centuries in IPL, which is the second-most after David Warner.
- He is also one of the four players to score more than 1000 runs against a franchise, with his 1000-plus runs coming against Delhi Capitals.
- Kohli is the only player to represent an IPL franchise since its inception.
- He has registered five centuries and 49 fifties in his IPL career.
Kohli’s consistency in the IPL over the years has been remarkable, and this season has been no exception. Before the match against DC, he was the sixth-highest scorer in the Orange Cap race with 375 runs in 10 matches, at an average of 45.50 and a strike rate of 137.87.
Despite Kohli’s exceptional form, RCB has been inconsistent this season and is currently fifth in the standings with 10 points in nine matches. However, Kohli’s exceptional performances continue to inspire his team and the fans.
Virat Kohli’s supremacy in the IPL is unquestionable. He has once again shown his dominance by becoming the first player to achieve the historic milestone of 7000 runs in the tournament’s history. The RCB captain’s passion for the game and his talent and hard work make him one of the greatest cricketers of our time.
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