Sources: 
Virat Kohli has rewritten IPL history by scoring his 63rd half-century, surpassing David Warner's long-standing record of 62. Kohli achieved this milestone during the IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
The right-handed batsman played a commanding innings, scoring
54 runs off 30 balls, showcasing his enduring class and consistency in the tournament. This performance not only helped Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) but also marked a significant personal achievement for Kohli.
David Warner, who previously held the record, was absent from the match due to a hamstring injury sustained in RCB's earlier game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 23. Warner's absence opened the door for Kohli to claim the record.
RCB won the toss and chose to bowl first at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, setting the stage for Kohli's historic innings.
Additionally, Jitesh Sharma captained the team in place of Rajat Patidar, who was sidelined due to a hand injury from an earlier match against Chennai Super Kings.
"Virat Kohli now holds the record for most half-centuries in IPL history, scoring his 63rd against Lucknow Super Giants, surpassing David Warner's 62," noted reports.
Kohli's achievement underscores his status as one of the IPL's most prolific and consistent batsmen, continuing to add to his impressive legacy in the league.
Sources: Virat Kohli set a new IPL record by scoring his 63rd half-century against Lucknow Super Giants, surpassing David Warner's previous record of 62. Kohli's 54 runs off 30 balls helped Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2025 match at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow.
