Virat Kohli, the record-breaking machine for RCB and Team India, was at it again at the picturesque Dharamsala. In a dominant display against the Punjab Kings (PBKS), Kohli smashed a fiery 92 off 47 balls, reminding everyone of his devastating batting prowess. This knock was a statement of intent, a sign that Kohli is back in prime form just in time for the crucial T20 World Cup later this year.
Virat (the run-machine) Kohli
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) talisman started with a bang, showcasing supreme touch from the very first ball. While he was granted a couple of lucky escapes, Kohli ensured he wouldn’t waste those lifelines. The innings was a perfect blend of power and precision, with Kohli clubbing seven fours and six maximums. This dominant performance is a huge boost for the Indian team, solidifying Kohli’s role as a key player in their T20 World Cup campaign.
Records shattered by Kohli
The stellar knock by Kohli saw him hammer a slew of records. His IPL 2024 campaign has been quite fantastic. During his innings, he surpassed the 600-run mark this season, thus becoming the player with the joint-most 600+run seasons.
| Player | Runs | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 634* | 2024 |
| 639 | 2023 | |
| 973 | 2016 | |
| 634 | 2013 | |
| KL Rahul | 616 | 2022 |
| 626 | 2021 | |
| 670 | 2020 | |
| 659 | 2018 |
With his 92-run knock, Virat Kohli has now also become the first player to complete 1000 runs against the most number of oppositions in IPL. The superstar batter has scored 1000+ runs against three teams, i.e., Punjab Kings (PBKS), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC).
Most 1000+ runs against a Team in IPL
- 3 – Virat Kohli v (DC, CSK, PBKS)
- 2 – David Warner v (PBKS, KKR)
- 2 – Rohit Sharma v ( KKR, DC)
- 1 – Shikhar Dhawan v ( CSK)
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