KKR vs RCB: Virat Kohli Becomes First Player to Score 1000 IPL Runs Against Four Different Teams

Virat Kohli continues to set records in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he became the first player in history to score 1000 runs against four different teams. He reached this milestone while batting in RCB’s opening match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Players with 1000+ Runs Against IPL Teams:

• 4 Teams – Virat Kohli (vs DC, CSK, PBKS, KKR)
• 2 Teams – David Warner (vs PBKS, KKR)
• 2 Teams – Rohit Sharma (vs KKR, DC)
• 1 Team – Shikhar Dhawan (vs CSK)

1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Runs vs IPL Teams:

4 – Virat Kohli (DC, CSK, PBKS, KKR)
2 – David Warner (PBKS, KKR)
2 – Rohit Sharma (KKR, DC)
1 – Shikhar Dhawan (CSK)#ViratKohli #KKRvRCB #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/aZGOGoWLra

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Virat Kohli’s Knock Against KKR

Chasing 175 runs, Virat Kohli and Phil Salt provided a strong start for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, stitching a 95-run partnership in 51 balls. Kohli played fluently and reached his half-century in just 30 balls, bringing it up with a boundary on the fifth ball of the 13th over bowled by Harshit Rana.

This match also marks Virat Kohli’s 400th T20 appearance, adding another special moment to his illustrious career. At the time of writing, he is still going strong, keeping RCB on track for a successful chase.