On Monday (April 7), Virat Kohli achieved another major milestone in his career. He became the first-ever Indian player to score 13,000 runs in T20s. Kohli reached this amazing feat during the match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Wankhede Stadium. The former India and RCB captain needed 17 runs to reach the 13,000-run mark in T20 cricket.
Virat Kohli Becomes the First Indian to Score 13,000 T20 Runs
Virat Kohli made his way into the 13,000-run club in style, hitting Trent Boult for a four in the third over of RCB’s innings. Not only did he become the first Indian to reach this remarkable milestone, but he also became the second-fastest player to score 13,000 runs in T20s.
The only player to score 13,000 T20 runs faster than Virat Kohli is West Indies legend Chris Gayle. Gayle reached the milestone in 381 innings, while Kohli took 386 innings to achieve the same feat.
Chris Gayle, The Fastest to 13000 T20 runs:
Chris Gayle: 381 innings from 389 matches (against Barbados Tridents – September 2019)
Virat Kohli: 386 innings from 403 matches (against Mumbai Indians – April 2025)
Alex Hales: 474 innings from 478 matches (against Fortune Barishal – January 2025)
Shoaib Malik: 487 innings from 526 matches (against Rangpur Riders – January 2024)
Kieron Pollard: 594 innings from 668 matches (against Northern Superchargers – July 2024)
Social Media Reactions to Kohli’s Incredible Feat
Meanwhile, after his stunning knock, social media was buzzing with amazing reactions from the fans to it. Check out the reactions from the fans:
138 DB ROARS WHEN VIRAT KOHLI ENTERED TO BAT AT WANKHEDE. 🔥
– The Loudest Shor in this IPL 2025…!!!! 🥶 pic.twitter.com/m8rbcOT820
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) April 7, 2025
🚨 VIRAT KOHLI BECOMES THE FIRST INDIAN TO COMPLETE 13,000 RUNS IN T20 HISTORY 🚨
– The Greatest Ever. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/7386DVIWBS
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 7, 2025
WHAT A SIX BY VIRAT KOHLI AGAINST JASPRIT BUMRAH. 🤯🔥pic.twitter.com/KSpXjQsSqE
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 7, 2025
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Bumrah this bumrah that 💀💀
Virat kohli has most boundaries against that so called main bowler in IPL 👺 pic.twitter.com/ynYR1LCqnQ
— ᴊᴀʟꜱᴀ ᴋᴏʜʟɪ (@jalsakohli) April 7, 2025
Scored a quick fire fifty still getting upset over his dismissal. This is 2016 version of Virat Kohli pic.twitter.com/UWh09vHuVK
— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) April 7, 2025
The Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah moment at the Wankhede. 🐐❤️pic.twitter.com/yNeMK7ZIpw
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 7, 2025
Virat Kohli wasn't out of form. He was just missing Mumbai Indians 😭 pic.twitter.com/kCHBPIL7A3
— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) April 7, 2025
Virat Kohli welcoming Jasprit Bumrah with a 2nd ball six. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/vjAs9kXZfQ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 7, 2025
Could be unbelievable for a few, but Virat Kohli has hit more sixes (44) in the Indian Premier League than Abhishek Sharma (42) in the Indian Premier League since 2024.
— Spandan Roy (@talksports45) April 7, 2025
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Kohli and Patidar Lead RCB to a Strong Total
After getting a good start, Virat Kohli made the most of it and scored a solid fifty. RCB captain Rajat Patidar also scored a fifty, and together with Kohli, they helped their team reach a strong total of 221/5.
RCB were off to a rough start, losing Phil Salt for just four runs in the first over. But Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal steadied things with a 91-run partnership for the second wicket. During this, Kohli completed his fifty in just 29 balls.
In the 15th over, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya dismissed Kohli for 67 and Liam Livingstone for a duck, putting RCB in a difficult position. However, Patidar struck a quick 25-ball fifty to get RCB back on track. Jitesh Sharma also contributed with a quick cameo, scoring 40 not out off just 19 balls.
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