Virat Kohli becomes first to score 9,000 T20 runs for RCB franchise

Virat Kohli has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first player to score 9,000 T20 runs for a single franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). He achieved this landmark during RCB's final league match of the season against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Kohli's total T20 runs for RCB now stand at 9,004, comprising 8,579 runs in the IPL and 424 runs in the CLT20. Over 279 matches and 270 innings, he has maintained an impressive average of 39.54 and a strike rate of 133.49. His IPL record alone includes eight centuries and 62 fifties, with a top score of 113 not out.

This season, Kohli has been in exceptional form, leading RCB's run charts with 602 runs in 13 innings, averaging 60.20 at a strike rate of 147.91. He has scored eight fifties this season, with a highest score of 73 not out. His consistent performance continues to make him the highest run-getter in IPL history.

"Virat Kohli is just 24 runs away from becoming the first-ever player to score 9,000 T20 runs for a single franchise," a report noted before he reached the milestone.

Kohli's achievement highlights his longevity and dominance in T20 cricket, especially for RCB, where he has been a pivotal figure since the inception of the IPL. His ability to maintain high averages and strike rates over a long career cements his legacy as one of the greatest T20 batsmen.

As RCB looks ahead, Kohli's record-breaking feat serves as inspiration for the team and fans alike, underscoring his invaluable contribution to the franchise's history.

Virat Kohli became the first cricketer to score 9,000 T20 runs for a single franchise, achieving the milestone with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during their final league match against Lucknow Super Giants. Kohli now has 9,004 runs for RCB, including IPL and CLT20 matches.