Virat Kohli once again reminded the cricketing world why he remains one of the greatest players in its history Indian Premier League (IPL). during Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)‘s conflict is dominant Delhi Capitals (DC) At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the former India captain created a landmark by becoming the first batsman in IPL history to complete 9,000 runs. At a venue that has witnessed many of the first cricketing memories, Kohli created yet another unforgettable moment by turning an ordinary league game into a historic one.
Virat Kohli is reaching an unprecedented milestone in the IPL
Kohli, playing his 275th IPL match, needed just a few runs to enter the exclusive territory and he got there beautifully in the sixth over of RCB’s chase. Facing the Delhi Capitals captain Akhar PatelKohli calmly pushed the last ball to long on alone to bring up the milestone.
With this run, he became the first player in IPL history to cross the 9,000-run mark, setting a benchmark that would take years for others to challenge. Kohli remained unbeaten on 23 off 15 balls to help RCB to a comfortable nine-wicket win over Delhi Capitals.
It made the moment even more special because it happened in Delhi, the city where Kohli’s cricketing journey began. From local venues in the capital to being the face of the IPL, it was a fitting setting for such a historic achievement.
The biggest run-scorer of the IPL
Since the inaugural IPL season in 2008, Kohli has been the only consistent force in the tournament. While many stars have come and gone, he has continued to dominate the postseason with unparalleled consistency.
His journey to 9,000 runs reflects not just talent but incredible discipline, fitness and hunger for success. Kohli has scored eight IPL centuries and more than sixty fifties, proving his ability to perform in a variety of eras and conditions.
The current list of highest run scorers in IPL history is as follows:
- 9000 runs – Virat Kohli*
- 7183 runs – Rohit Sharma*
- 6769 runs – Shikhar Dhawan
Note that only Rohit Sharma Crossing the 7,000-run mark apart from Kohli highlights how far ahead the RCB batsman is from the rest.
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Great season in IPL 2026
Kohli’s record breaking season is not just a phase. He has been one of the standout performers of IPL 2026 and remains a strong contender in the Orange Cap race. As of 28 April, he has scored 351 runs in 8 matches at an average of 58.50 and a strike rate of 162.50. His aggressive yet controlled batting has been one of RCB’s biggest strengths this season.
His best shots were countered Gujarat Titans on 24 April he destroyed 81 from a total of 44 deliveries. Kohli also leads the tournament in fours, with 37 boundaries so far. At 37, he continues to play with youthful energy and veteran composure. The 9,000 milestone isn’t just a number – it’s a symbol of sustained greatness, and Kohli is far from done.
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