Delhi: In the 42nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star batsman Virat Kohli scored a brilliant half -century and ended his runs at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. In this season, he was able to score only 30 runs in the last three matches played on this ground, but in this match, he returned to the domestic audience by returning in a wonderful style.
History created again in T20 cricket
With this innings against Rajasthan, Kohli has made a special achievement in T20 cricket. Batting first, he has made a new record of scoring more than 50 runs. Kohli has done this feat 62 times so far, while Babar Azam of Pakistan has done this 61 times. Chris Gayle (57), David Warner (55), Joss Butler (52) and Faf Do Plessis (52) are behind them.
Chris Gayle beaten
In this match, Kohli also left behind West Indies batsman Chris Gayle. Now he has become the second batsman in the world to score more than 50 runs in T20 cricket. Chris Gayle achieved this feat 110 times, while Kohli has now done this 111 times. Ahead of him is only David Warner, who has scored 50+ 117 times.
Batting first in T20 cricket players who scored 50+ runs
| Order | player name | Country | 50+ score (first batting) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | India | 62 |
| 2 | Babar Azam | Pakistan | 61 |
| 3 | Chris Gayle | West Indies | 57 |
| 4 | David Warner | Australia | 55 |
| 5 | Joss butler | England | 52 |
| 6 | Faf du Plessis | South Africa | 52 |
Kohli’s wonderful form in this season
Virat Kohli’s form has been very spectacular in this season. So far, he has scored 392 runs in 9 innings of 9 matches at an average of 77. These innings include 5 half -centuries. This big innings found on the home ground has not only brought the team strength, but the fans are also expected to perform ahead of Virat and a great performance.
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