Virat Kohli made history by becoming the first Indian to score 100 half-centuries in T20 cricket, further solidifying his legendary status in the sport. He notched up his 100th fifty in his 405th game, proving that his consistency is no mere coincidence. Kohli played a match-winning knock of an unbeaten 62 off 45 balls against Rajasthan Royals, guiding Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a dominant nine-wicket victory.
The Knock That Sealed the Deal for RCB
The defining moment came in the 15th over when Kohli smashed Wanindu Hasaranga over the ropes, signaling to fans that something historic had unfolded. He built a 92-run opening stand with Phil Salt, who dazzled with a quickfire 65 off 33 balls. Later, Kohli partnered with Devdutt Padikkal, adding an unbeaten 83-run stand, steering RCB to victory with 15 balls to spare.
Breaking Down the Numbers
Virat Kohli’s journey to 100 T20 half-centuries is a testament to his unwavering consistency and elite batting prowess. Across 405 matches, he has amassed 100 fifties and 9 centuries, maintaining an impressive average of over 41 with a strike rate exceeding 130. This remarkable achievement places him among the finest in T20 cricket. Kohli is only the second batter (overall) to reach 100 half-centuries in the shortest format. Among Indians, Rohit Sharma is the closest to Kohli with 78 half-centuries to his name.
With David Warner leading the charts with 108 fifties, Kohli isn’t far behind, and given his current form, he could soon catch up. He also comfortably outpaces Pakistan’s Babar Azam, who sits at 90 T20 fifties, proving that Kohli remains ahead in this race. Even Chris Gayle (88 fifties) and Jos Buttler (86 fifties) trail behind him.
Here’s the list of top-5 batters to have achieved the feat in T20s:
David Warner (Australia) – 108
Virat Kohli (India) – 100
Babar Azam (Pakistan) – 90
Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 88
Jos Buttler (England) – 86
Adding to the excitement this week, Virat Kohli etched his name in history, becoming the first Indian batter to surpass 13,000 runs in T20 cricket during RCB’s clash against Mumbai Indians. This milestone places him among an elite group of cricketers, as he joins Chris Gayle, Alex Hales, Shoaib Malik, and Kieron Pollard as only the fifth player ever to achieve this remarkable feat.
RCB strong position in IPL 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have climbed to third place in the IPL 2025 standings after securing their fourth consecutive away victory. With eight points from six matches, Rajat Patidar’s squad has been dominant on the road, remaining unbeaten in away games. However, their struggles at home continue, as they are yet to register a win at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals (RR) endured another setback, suffering their fourth loss in six matches. Their inconsistent performances have left them seventh on the points table with just four points, making their playoff hopes increasingly uncertain.
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