Virat Kohli has again scripted history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by being the first player to have achieved more than 500 runs in eight seasons. This historic feat came in his fine performance against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), when he scored 62 runs off 33 balls. Through this knock, Kohli completed a tally of 505 runs in IPL 2025, with an average of a high 63.13 and a strike rate of 143.46.
Kohli’s consistency in the IPL is unmatched, surpassing the previous record held by David Warner, who had seven seasons with over 500 runs. Kohli first crossed the 500-run mark in 2011 with 557 runs and has maintained his dominance in subsequent seasons, including 2013 (634 runs), 2015 (505 runs), 2016 (973 runs), 2018, 2023 (639 runs), and 2024 (741 runs).
The game against CSK was a thrilling affair, with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) emerging with a hair-raising two-run win. Kohli’s performances with the bat proved to be the turning point in posting a tough score of 213 runs, and RCB’s bowling unit did justice by holding the target, their first-ever league double against CSK.
In addition to this milestone, Kohli recently became the first Indian cricketer to score 100 half-centuries in T20 cricket, joining Australian opener David Warner in this exclusive club. This achievement further solidifies Kohli’s legacy as one of the most consistent and prolific T20 batsmen globally.
As the season of the IPL 2025 goes on, everyone is waiting with bated breath to know how many more records Virat Kohli can shatter, solidifying his position as one of the best players cricket has ever seen.
