Virat Kohli’s Impressive Performance in IPL 2026
In a thrilling match during the IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opener Virat Kohli showcased his exceptional batting skills. Kohli scored 43 runs off just 25 balls against the Gujarat Titans (GT). His performance included hitting 5 boundaries and one six before being dismissed by Jason Holder. Kohli was sent back to the dressing room on the second ball of the ninth over of the RCB innings.
This achievement is significant as it helped Kohli enter the record books by amassing 600 runs in four consecutive IPL seasons. The milestone came during the 15th match of the 19th season held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala. Kohli needed 43 runs against GT to complete 600 runs in the ongoing edition. He reached the 43rd run on the fifth delivery of the eighth over.
Kohli has consistently performed well in the previous three seasons, accumulating 600-plus runs each time. In 2023, he posted 639 runs in 14 matches, and in IPL 2024, he took his tally to 741 runs in 15 contests. In the previous season, he played 16 matches for RCB and managed to score 657 runs.
A Historic Achievement
Kohli has made history by becoming the first batter to amass 600 runs in four consecutive IPL seasons. This feat surpasses the previous records set by Chris Gayle and KL Rahul, who managed to score 600-plus runs in three IPL seasons in a row.
Additionally, Kohli is the first batter to score 500 runs against the Gujarat Titans in the history of the Indian Premier League. He achieved this remarkable feat in the RCB vs GT Qualifier 1. The veteran cricketer also became the first player in the world to score at least 500 runs against eight IPL teams.
Most Runs Against the Gujarat Titans in IPL
Apart from Gujarat Titans, Kohli has amassed more than 500 runs against several other franchises. These include the Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Virat Kohli’s Record Against Each Franchise in the IPL
Kohli’s consistency across different teams highlights his versatility and skill. Here is a breakdown of his performance against each franchise:
- Punjab Kings: More than 500 runs
- Chennai Super Kings: More than 500 runs
- Delhi Capitals: More than 500 runs
- Mumbai Indians: More than 500 runs
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: More than 500 runs
- Rajasthan Royals: More than 500 runs
- Kolkata Knight Riders: More than 500 runs
- Gujarat Titans: 500 runs
Players with 500-Plus Runs Against Most Franchises
Here is a list of players who have scored 500 or more runs against the most franchises in the IPL:
- Virat Kohli – 8*
- Rohit Sharma – 7
- Shikhar Dhawan – 7
- KL Rahul – 6
- David Warner – 6
Kohli’s achievements continue to solidify his status as one of the greatest batters in the history of the Indian Premier League. His consistent performances and ability to adapt to different teams make him a standout player in the league.
