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Virat Kohli Creates History: Becomes First Player to Score 1000 Fours and Sixes in IPL

Virat Kohli, the talismanic Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter, continues to redefine cricketing greatness in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In the 2025 season, he etched his name into the record books by becoming the first player ever to register a combined total of 1000 fours and sixes in IPL history. This historic milestone was achieved during the match between RCB and Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Though Kohli’s personal achievement stood out, RCB couldn’t avoid a defeat at home, falling short against a dominant DC side led by KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs.

Key Highlights of the Milestone and Match

Milestone Reached

  • Virat Kohli became the first-ever player to score 1000 boundaries (fours + sixes) in IPL history.
  • His tally now stands at 721 fours and 279 sixes.

Match Details

  • Match: RCB vs DC, IPL 2025
  • Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
  • Kohli scored 22 runs off 14 balls, including 1 four and 2 sixes, before being dismissed by Vipraj Nigam.

Leading Boundary Scorers in IPL (after Kohli)

  • Shikhar Dhawan – 920
  • David Warner – 899
  • Rohit Sharma – 885

Match Result

  • Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 6 wickets.
  • RCB posted 163/7; DC chased it down with more than 2 overs to spare.
Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? Virat Kohli Creates History: Becomes First Player to Score 1000 Fours and Sixes in IPL
Team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Milestone First player to hit 1000 boundaries in IPL
Breakdown of Boundaries 721 fours + 279 sixes = 1000 total
Match RCB vs DC, IPL 2025
Venue M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Kohli’s Performance 22 runs (14 balls, 1 four, 2 sixes)
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