Virat Kohli just made history in the IPL! He became the first batter ever to achieve an amazing record. In the latest IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kohli reached a significant milestone. He scored a whopping 4000 runs as an opener for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2024 season of the IPL. Before the match began, Kohli needed just 10 runs to hit the 4000-run mark.
And guess what? He did it! Kohli achieved this feat in the very first over of the match, scoring 8 runs against Abhishek Sharma from the Sunrisers Hyderabad team. This achievement places Kohli in an elite group alongside big names like Chris Gayle, Shikhar Dhawan, and David Warner. Shikhar Dhawan, leading the pack, holds the record for the most runs as an IPL opener, with an incredible 6362 runs in 202 innings.
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Following him is David Warner, who has scored 5909 runs in 162 innings. The legendary Chris Gayle holds the third spot with 4480 runs in 122 innings. Now, Kohli joins this esteemed list at the fourth spot. In this particular match, Kohli showed his skill once again. He scored a solid 51 runs off 43 balls, hitting four fours and one six.
However, his innings came to an end in the 14.5th over when he attempted to hit a six against Jaydev Unadkat. This achievement is a testament to Kohli’s exceptional talent and consistency as a batsman in the IPL. With this record, he has etched his name even deeper into the annals of cricketing history. Fans all around the world are celebrating this incredible feat, and Kohli’s legacy in the IPL continues to grow stronger with each match he plays.
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