In a historic moment for both Virat Kohli and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)The franchise obtained a commanding victory at six counters Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) In their last League match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, this victory was more than a simple qualification path 1, she marked RCB as the first team in the history of the IPL to win all the League matches in a single season, a remarkable and unrivaled feat.
A record evening in Lucknow for Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bengaluru
At the heart of this achievement was Virat Kohliwho still led front with his bat. Kohli known for his masterful prosecution, Kohli provided RCB with another vital start as they chased an intimidating target of 228 points by LSG. In the middle of the tension of the high score confrontation, Kohli calmly celebrated half a well-deserved half-century, his eighth of the season, adding an additional momentum in the pursuit of RCB. This half-century was more than a simple personal score; It was a historical step. Kohli has become the first cricket player in the history of the male T20 to score more than 9,000 points for a single team. He reached this benchmark during the LSG match, pushing his count at 9,030 points in T20 for RCB through the IPL and the now disappeared Champions League T20 (CLT20).
This incredible journey was built on 17 seasons of unwavering loyalty to a franchise. Kohli represented RCB each season IPL since its creation in 2008, the only player to do so for a single team. This season, Kohli has led the charts again to the RCB striker, amassing 602 points in 13 rounds. On average 60.20 and striking at 147.91, he struck eight fifty, including a higher 73. With this, Kohli became the first player to score more than 600 points in five different seasons, saying more his legendary status in the League.
Top 5 strikers with maximum races for a team in the T20 cricket
1. Virat Kohli: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2008-2025)
Kohli is the undeniable Titan T20 for RCB with a 9030 of races in 280 games. Beating in 271 rounds and remain undefeated 43 times, it has an average of 39.60 with a high score of 113 and a striking rate of 133.69 *. Kohli’s coherence is unrivaled, recording 8 centuries and 65 Cinquantans, and its aggressive flair is reflected in its 811 ovens and 305 sixth. He faced 6754 balls in his RCB trip and scored more points for a single T20 franchise than any other player around the world. Despite 11 ducks, its stature as a backbone of RCB remains unshakable through seasons of high and low IPL.
2. Rohit Sharma: Mumbai Indians (2011-2025)
Rohit Sharma was the cornerstone of Mumbai Indians“Thickness line, Amassing 6060 takes place in 234 games. In 230 rounds, he did not stay 25 times, with an average of 29.56 with a better score of 109 and a typing rate of 131.85 *. Known for its elegance and six stroke prowess, Rohit struck 552 four and 263 six in 4596 bullets. He recorded 2 centuries and 39 half-centurys, playing several winning shots. Although he was dismissed for a duck 16 times, his contributions were essential to shape the heritage five said from Mumbai in the IPL.
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3. James Vince: Hampshire (2010-2024)
James Vince Was the backbone of the Hampshire T20 team, marking 5,934 points in 202 games, with 194 rounds and 23 non-exterior. It has an average of 34.70, a highest score of 129 not released and a fluid strike rate of 137.55. Technically healthy and aggressive sale, Vince has struck 5 centuries and 41 fifty ones, as well as 694 four and 147 six in 4314 balls. His ability to anchor and accelerate the sleeves essential to Hampshire’s T20 configuration, constantly delivering to the top of more than a decade of service.
4. Suresh Raina: Chennai Super Kings (2008-2021)
Nicknamed “Mr. IPL, ‘ Suresh Raina Was the most prolific of CSK with 5,529 points in 200 games, hitting in 195 rounds and not remaining at 28 times. With an average of 33.10, a high score of 109 and a powerful striking rate of 138.91 *, Raina contributed to the domination of the average order of CSK. He recorded 2 centuries and 38 fifty people, hammering 494 limits and 219 six out of 3980 deliveries. Raina’s aggressive left striker has defined CSK’s fearless cricket brand for more than a decade, which makes him one of the most reliable IPL strikers during his peak.
5. Ms Dhoni: Chennai Super Kings (2008-2025)
Mrs DonaCSK’s captain and emblematic finisher collected 5,314 points in 272 games, hitting 238 rounds with an impressive 99 not withdrawals, presenting his signature capacity to stay until the end. It has an average of 38.23 with a typing rate of 139.29, marking an uniform 84 summit. Although he did not reach a T20 century, his 23 half-century, as well as 370 four and 260 six, underline his skills in finish. Dhoni consumed 3815 balls for his shopping and recorded 8 ducks, but there remains a colossal figure in the T20 Cricket, guiding the CSK with a calm authority.
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