Virat Kohli Completes Fastest 14000 Runs In T20: Virat Kohli returned to form at IPL 2026, scoring a fabulous century for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Kolkata Knight Riders, following back-to-back ducks.
With his century, Virat also helped RCB secure a six-wicket win over KKR, which also helped silence those who had been critical of him for the last two match’s ducks.
Kohli’s innings of 105 runs (not out) off just 60 balls was jaw-dropping. His outstanding innings came at a run-a-ball rate of 175, with 11 fours and 3 sixes. And therefore, Kohli’s century came in just 58 balls it was his 9th IPL Century in history and 10th T20 Century overall.
Virat Kohli Completes Fastest 14000 Runs In T20
Virat Kohli reached 14,000 runs in T20 cricket during the high-profile RCB vs KKR match, making him the first Indian cricketer to hit that milestone. Around the world, Kohli also becomes the sixth player in cricket history to surpass 14,000 runs across all formats of cricket.
Players with 14,000+ T20 Runs
Chris Gayle
Kieron Pollard
Alex Hales
David Warner
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Jos Buttler
Virat Kohli
Kohli achieved this record at a very fast pace when compared to many great T20 batters, thus making his mark as one of the best players in the sport.
Virat Kohli Achieves 9th Century in IPL
Virat Kohli is now the record holder of centuries made in the Indian Premier League. The magnificent century played by Virat Kohli against the Kolkata Knight Riders helped him achieve this feat.
Most Centuries in IPL History
Virat Kohli – 9*
Jos Buttler – 7
Chris Gayle – 6
KL Rahul – 6
Sanju Samson – 5
This innings of Kohli reflected his typical aggressive approach, stylish batting, and unparalleled consistency in pressure situations.
Virat Kohli Scores More Than 400 Runs in an IPL Season for the 12th Time
Another milestone was accomplished by Virat Kohli in IPL 2026. Virat Kohli became the first player to score more than 400 runs in an IPL season for the 12th time.
Most IPL Seasons with 400+ Runs
Virat Kohli – 12*
David Warner – 9
Suresh Raina – 9
Shikhar Dhawan – 9
Rohit Sharma – 9
KL Rahul – 8
Shubman Gill – 7
AB de Villiers – 6
Shreyas Iyer – 6
Virat Kohli’s Match-Winning Knock Against KKR
Virat Kohli was the lynchpin in leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their 193-run target against Kolkata Knight Riders. Kohli aggressively targeted KKR’s bowlers from the outset and continued to do so throughout the entire innings.
Despite KKR applying sustained pressure through their bowling attack, Kohli paced himself throughout his innings such that RCB did not lose any momentum in any aspect.
Kohli partnered up with his co-open Devdutt Padikkal in both scoring runs for the team and creating a murderous mixture of being able to chase total numbers as well as keeping KKR under pressure at all times. As Kohli achieved his century, he gave the RCB fans one of the best comeback innings of IPL 2026.
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