# IPL 2025 : Virat Kohli Completes 400 T20 Matches Milestone

URL: https://technosports.co.in/ipl-2025-virat-kohli-virat-kohli-completes-40/  
Published: 2025-03-24  
Updated: 2025-03-24  
Author: REMYA BABU S

IPL 2025 Virat Kohli : Indian cricket legend **Virat Kohli** has added yet another feather to his illustrious cap by becoming the **first Indian cricketer** to play **400 T20 matches** alongside 100 Test matches and 300 ODIs. This historic moment occurred during the[**IPL 2025**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Indian_Premier_League)**opener** between **Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)** and **Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)** at the iconic **Eden Gardens** in Kolkata.

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### ***IPL 2025 Virat Kohli*** ***: Virat Kohli Completes 400 T20 Matches Milestone!***

## **Kohli Joins Elite Club of Indian Cricketers**

With this achievement, Kohli becomes only the **third Indian** to achieve this remarkable feat, joining the elite company of:

- **Rohit Sharma** – 448 T20 matches
- **Dinesh Karthik** – 412 T20 matches

Kohli’s consistency, longevity, and dedication have cemented his place as one of the greatest cricketers of all time.

> Milestone Unlocked 🔓  
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> 4⃣0⃣0⃣ T20 matches and counting 👌  
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> Congratulations to the prolific Virat Kohli 👏👏  
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> — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) [March 22, 2025](https://twitter.com/IPL/status/1903476463783051521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## **Kohli’s Glorious T20 Career**

Virat Kohli’s journey in T20 cricket began in **April 2007** when he made his debut for Delhi in the **Inter-State Twenty20 Tournament**. His exceptional domestic performances and leadership in India’s U19 World Cup victory earned him a contract with **RCB** in the **inaugural IPL season of 2008**. Since then, Kohli has remained loyal to RCB, becoming the **only player** in IPL history to represent a single franchise in all seasons.

Here’s a look at Kohli’s extraordinary T20 career:  
✅ **Total Matches:** 400  
✅ **Runs Scored:** 12,886  
✅ **Centuries:** 9  
✅ **Half-Centuries:** 97  
✅ **T20I Runs for India:** 4188 runs in 141 matches  
✅ **IPL Runs:** 8004 runs with 8 centuries

Kohli is also the **highest run-scorer** in IPL history, with his unforgettable **973-run season in 2016** still holding the record for the most runs in a single edition.

## **Kohli’s Record-Breaking T20 Journey**

Kohli made his **T20 International debut** for India in **2010** against Zimbabwe under the captaincy of Suresh Raina. He retired from T20Is after leading India to victory in the **T20 World Cup 2024** and remains the tournament’s **all-time leading run-scorer** with **1292 runs at an average of 58.72**.

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In IPL 2025, Kohli will be playing under the leadership of **Rajat Patidar**, bringing a new dynamic to RCB’s campaign.

## **Kohli’s IPL Legacy with RCB**

Virat Kohli has been the backbone of **RCB** for 18 straight IPL seasons and remains the only active player from the **inaugural KKR-RCB clash in 2008** to feature in IPL 2025. His commitment to the franchise and his unmatched consistency make him a fan favorite and a legend of the game.

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With 400 T20 matches under his belt, Kohli shows no signs of slowing down. As RCB aims to clinch their maiden IPL title in 2025, all eyes will be on Kohli to lead from the front and guide the team to glory.

## **FAQs**

### When did Virat Kohli complete 400 T20 matches?

Kohli completed 400 T20 matches during the IPL 2025 opener between RCB and KKR.

### Who are the other Indian cricketers to play 400 T20 matches?

Rohit Sharma (448 matches) and Dinesh Karthik (412 matches) are the other Indian cricketers.

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