Virat Kohli Becomes Sixth Cricketer To Score 12,000 Runs in T20 Cricket; Check Full List Here
Virat Kohli also created history, becomes 1st Indian to complete 12000 runs in T20s.
In a thrilling opener of IPL 2024 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the batting giant, Virat Kohli added another feather to his illustrious cap.
The ex-RCB skipper became the first Indian cricketer to surpass 12,000 runs in T20 cricket, joining an elite group of just six players globally.
The historic moment arrived during the 7th over of RCB’s innings, as Kohli calmly collected a single off CSK spinner Ravindra Jadeja. This accomplishment highlights Kohli’s exceptional batting prowess and consistency throughout his illustrious career.
Most Runs in T20 Cricket:
| Runs | Player |
|---|---|
| 14562 | Chris Gayle |
| 13360 | Shoaib Malik |
| 12900 | Kieron Pollard |
| 12319 | Alex Hales |
| 12065 | David Warner |
| 12000* | Virat Kohli |
Notably, Kohli has also excelled in T20 Internationals, amassing 4,037 runs for Team India, making him the leading run-scorer in both T20Is and IPL matches now.
Despite facing challenges early on, Kohli’s short innings against CSK were instrumental in guiding RCB past the 50-run mark, providing stability after a shaky start in the opening powerplay overs.
Virat Kohli scored 21 runs from 20 balls as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended up posting 173 runs from 20 overs. Anuj Rawat and Dinesh Karthik were the game changers for the RCB, having scored a quickfire unbeaten 38 and unbeaten, 48 runs respectively.
