Virat Kohli Creates History with 13,000 T20 Runs
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Chhavi
- April 8, 2025
Virat Kohli makes history
Virat kohli 13,000 T20 becomes the first Indian to score runs Virat Kohli added another record on his name during the IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). As soon as he stepped on the field, Kohli made history by becoming the first Indian to score 13,000 runs in T20 cricket. He reached this big milestone in his 386th innings. With this achievement, Kohli joined an aristocratic list of only five players worldwide, who crossed the 13,000 -run mark in T20. Kohli joins legends such as Chris Gayle and Shoaib Malik Before Kohli, only four cricket had reached this milestone - Chris Gayle, Alex Hales, Shoaib Malik and Kieron Pollard. Kohli is now the fifth player in the world and is the only Indian in this list.
Milestone Mall: A limit that made history
The historic moment came at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during the match number 20 of IPL 2025. MI won the toss and chose to bowl first. RCB made a unstable start and lost Phil Salat on the second ball of the innings. It brought Kohli to the crease quickly. In the third over, on the last ball of Trent Balt, Kohli fired the ball for four. With that shot, he completed 13,000 runs in T20 cricket. King Kohli raised his bat and erupted in the crowd cheers. Another fifty for Kohli in IPL 2025 Kohli did not stop just on milestones. He scored the 99th T20 Half-sanctury in the same match. He played a strong knock of 67 runs off 42 balls, hitting 6 fours and 2 sixes. It seemed that he could find his 9th IPL century, but it was not. He came out of Hardik Pandya, just fell less. Nevertheless, Kohli's performance gave a solid platform to make RCB. His form has been important for the team in IPL 2025.
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Kohli in the top form this season
So far, Virat Kohli is very touching this season. He is the leading run-scorer for RCB and the only RCB batter to cross 100 runs in IPL 2025. This season, his highest score came in the first match against Kolkata, where he scored 59 runs. Already with four sports already played, Kohli has shown continuity and hunger for the run. Their timing, footwork and placement have all been spotted. He looks more fitter and more concentrated than ever. What is next for Kohli in T20 cricket? After winning the T20 World Cup 2024, Kohli retired from T20 International. He now plays T20s only in IPL. Even though it is not part of India's T20i squad, his records have been increasing. With 99 half-centuries and 8 centuries, Kohli is just one fifty away from a unique triple-canon milestone. Fans must be looking closely to see when the 100th fifty would come. One thing is clear - Kohli's hunger for runs is not slow. Whether it is for RCB or record, he gives fans to celebrate.
Conclusion
Virat Kohli has once again proved why he is the greatest in the game. Being the first Indian to score 13,000 T20 runs is not a small achievement. It reflects not only talent, but also the years of dedication, fitness and focus. As the IPL 2025 rolls, Raja Kohli expects more fireworks. The way he is, and more records are around the corner.
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