Virat Kohli, the star player for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has made history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to achieve the remarkable milestone of scoring 12,000 runs in T20 cricket.
This milestone was reached during the opening match of IPL 2024, where RCB faced off against the Chennai Super Kings at the Chepauk Stadium on March 22nd. Kohli secured his place in the record books by surpassing the 12,000-run mark during the seventh over of the game, taking a quick single off Ravindra Jadeja.
Although Kohli is the first Indian to accomplish this feat, there have been five other players who reached this milestone before him. These players include Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, and David Warner, all of whom have scored more runs in T20 cricket than Kohli.
Another Indian cricketer, Rohit Sharma, is also on the verge of reaching the 12,000-run mark in T20s, currently standing at 11,156 runs in 426 matches. It’s expected that Sharma will soon join Kohli as the second Indian player to achieve this remarkable feat, possibly within this year.
Virat Kohli Makes History
Virat Kohli, the star player of Royal Challengers Bangalore, made history in T20 cricket on Friday. He became the first Indian to score 12,000 runs in T20 matches. Kohli reached this milestone while playing for RCB against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2024 match at MA Chidambaram Stadium. This achievement puts Kohli in an exclusive group alongside players like Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard.
Gayle leads with 14,562 T20 runs, followed by Shoaib Malik from Pakistan with 13,360 runs. Pollard from the West Indies is in third place with 12,900 runs, and England’s Alex Hales is fourth with 12,319 runs. Kohli accomplished this in his 377th T20 match and 360th innings.
Most Runs in T20 Cricket
Check the table below for most runs in t20 cricket:
| Most Runs in T20 Cricket | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Country | Runs | Matches |
| Chris Gayle | WI | 14,562 | 463 |
| Shoaib Malik | PAK | 13,360 | 542 |
| Kieron Pollard | WI | 12,900 | 660 |
| Alex Hales | ENG | 12,319 | 449 |
| David Warner | AUS | 12,065 | 370 |
| Virat Kohli | IND | 12,000* | 377 |
Virat Kohli stands out as the leading run-scorer in IPL history, crossing the 7000-run mark. Notably, he holds the record for the most centuries in the tournament. Additionally, he shares the record for the highest number of half-centuries (50) with Shikhar Dhawan, the captain of Punjab Kings. In the 2023 IPL season, Kohli ranked fourth in terms of total runs scored.
As the new IPL season unfolds, he aims to replicate his past successes, hoping to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to their first-ever IPL title. Kohli’s performance with the bat holds immense significance, especially with an eye on the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup set to take place in the West Indies and USA in June.
Starting XIs in IPL 2024 Opener
Here are the starting XIs for the IPL 2024 opener:
| Starting XIs in IPL 2024 Opener | |
|---|---|
| RCB | CSK |
| Faf du Plessis (C) | Ruturaj Gaikwad (C) |
| Virat Kohli | Rachin Ravindra |
| Rajat Patidar | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Glenn Maxwell | Daryl Mitchell |
| Cameron Green | Mustafizur Rahman |
| Dinesh Karthik | Ravindra Jadeja |
| Anuj Rawat (WK) | Sameer Rizvi |
| Karn Sharma | MS Dhoni (WK) |
| Alzarri Joseph | Deepak Chahar |
| Mayank Dagar | Maheesh Theekshana |
| Mohammed Siraj | Tushar Deshpande |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q.1. Who is the first Indian cricketer to score 12,000 runs in T20 cricket?
Ans. Virat Kohli is the first Indian cricketer to achieve this milestone, reaching 12,000 runs during an IPL 2024 match.
Q.2. When did Virat Kohli achieve this milestone?
Ans. Kohli reached the milestone during the opening match of IPL 2024, playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Chennai Super Kings on March 22nd.
Q.3. How many players have achieved this milestone before Kohli?
Ans. Before Kohli, five players had achieved the milestone of scoring 12,000 runs in T20 cricket. They are Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, and David Warner.
Q.4. Who are the top five run-scorers in T20 cricket?
Ans. The top five run-scorers in T20 cricket are Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, and David Warner.
Q.5. What is the significance of Kohli’s performance in the IPL 2024 opener?
Ans. Kohli’s achievement in becoming the first Indian to score 12,000 runs in T20 cricket highlights his exceptional contribution to the sport. It underscores his prowess as a batsman and his importance to his team, Royal Challengers Bangalore, in the IPL.
