Virat Kohli etched his name in IPL history by surpassing Australian cricketer David Warner for the most fifty-plus scores in the tournament’s history. Kohli achieved this milestone during Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) revenge win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling encounter at Mullanpur. Kohli’s unbeaten 73 runs off 54 balls helped RCB chase down a target of 158, propelling them to a seven-wicket victory. This milestone marks Kohli’s 67th fifty-plus score in the IPL, solidifying his dominance in the league and showcasing his consistency as one of the premier T20 players in the world.
Key Points
Virat Kohli’s Milestone
- Kohli became the player with the most fifty-plus scores in IPL history, surpassing David Warner (66 scores) with his 67th fifty-plus score.
- His 67th fifty-plus score came in RCB’s match against PBKS, where he scored an unbeaten 73 off 54 balls.
- This milestone includes 8 centuries and highlights Kohli’s consistent form over the years in the IPL.
Match Performance
- Kohli’s innings was composed of 7 fours and 1 six, at a strike rate of 135.19.
- He has now scored 322 runs in 8 innings this season, with an average of 64.40 and a strike rate of 140.00.
- This was Kohli’s fourth fifty of the season, continuing his stellar run in the ongoing IPL.
Virat Kohli’s IPL Stats
- Kohli has scored a total of 8,326 runs in 190 IPL matches at an average of 39.27 and a strike rate of 132.26.
- His best score in IPL matches is 113*.
- Against PBKS, Kohli has accumulated 1,104 runs in 34 innings, including a century and six fifties.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Virat Kohli Makes History with Most Fifty-Plus Scores |
Virat Kohli’s Milestone | Surpassed David Warner with 67 fifty-plus scores in IPL history. |
Match Performance | Scored 73 runs* off 54 balls (7 fours, 1 six) in the match against PBKS. |
Season Stats (2025 IPL) | 322 runs in 8 innings with an average of 64.40 and strike rate of 140.00. |
Kohli’s IPL Career Stats | 8,326 runs in 190 matches, with an average of 39.27, strike rate of 132.26. |