Virat Kohli registered a sensational knock against Punjab Kings in the crucial fixture in IPL 2024 to shatter multiple records on Thursday. Kohli scored 92* off just 47 balls to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru post a 241 total at Dharamsala's Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.
After teaching a 62-run mark, Kohli became the only second cricketer to complete 1,000 runs against Punjab Kings. Kohli also surpassed a 600-run mark this season and equalled KL Rahul's record for scoring 600-plus runs most times in the IPL season.
The RCB stalwart has registered 1,000-plus runs against Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals in IPL. He surpassed Rohit Sharma and David Warner's major record for 1000-plus runs against most opponents in IPL history.
1000+ runs against most opponents in the IPL history
- 3 - Virat Kohli vs CSK, DC & PBKS
- 2 - Rohit Sharma vs DC & KKR
- 2 - David Warner vs KKR & PBKS
The 35-year-old legend now has recorded 600-plus runs in four different editions (2011, 2016, 2023, 2024) to equal KL Rahul's unique milestone. Only five players have scored 600-plus runs in IPL seasons multiple times.
Most 600+ run seasons in IPL
- 4 - KL Rahul & Virat Kohli
- 3 - Chirs Gayle & David Warner
- 2 - Faf du Plessis
Meanwhile, the RCB legend registered seven fours and six sixes to entertain the crowd in Dharamsala. He became only second Indian player after Rohit Sharma to record 400 sixes in T20 cricket.
Rajat Patidar also contributed by smashing 55 runs off 23 balls to bring his fourth fifty of the season. Cameron Green scored crucial 46 runs off 27 balls as RCB introduced their third-highest total in IPL history. Kohli further strengthened his lead in the Orange Cap race with 634 runs in 12 innings at an impressive strike rate of 153.51.
