Mumbai: When Virat Kohli’s bat speaks, records are automatically made. Once again, this legendary batsman created history and became the first Indian to score 13,000 runs in T20 cricket. He achieved this feat in a thrilling match of IPL 2025, when Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. Seeing this feat of Kohli, the excitement of the fans has reached the seventh sky, and the praise for him on social media is not stopping.

How was this record made?

Before the match, Kohli had 12,983 runs in 385 innings of 402 T20 matches. He needed just 17 runs to reach this historic figure. Kohli achieved this milestone as soon as he hit a four off Trent Boult in the third over against Mumbai Indians. This was not just one run, but a new chapter for Indian cricket. Kohli not only made this record, but also proved his form by playing a brilliant innings of 67 runs in 42 balls.

Where does Kohli stand in the world?

Kohli is the fifth batsman in the world to touch the 13,000 run mark in T20 cricket. In this list, West Indies’ Chris Gayle (14,562 runs), England’s Alex Hales (13,610 runs), Pakistan’s Shoaib Malik (13,557 runs) and West Indies’ Kieron Pollard (13,537 runs) are ahead of him. Gayle is the only player to cross the 14,000 run mark in this format. But one special thing makes Kohli different from the rest – he achieved this milestone in the least number of innings. He is second in this list by scoring 13,050 runs in 386 innings.

Kohli’s brilliance that day

Kohli looked aggressive from the beginning against Mumbai. In the second over, he started with a four off Deepak Chahar, then in the third over, he hit two consecutive fours off Trent Boult. He made his intentions clear by hitting a six off a legendary bowler like Jasprit Bumrah. Kohli, who completed his half-century in just 29 balls, scored 67 runs off 42 balls, which included 8 fours and 2 sixes. However, he was dismissed by Hardik Pandya in the 14th over, but by then Kohli had left his mark.

Reaction of fans and experts

This record of Kohli filled the fans with enthusiasm. A fan wrote on X, “There is no one like Kohli. This record is a proof of his passion and hard work.” At the same time, cricket analyst Ramesh Thakur says, “This record of Kohli is not just a matter of statistics. It shows his consistency and ability to perform under pressure. It is not easy to score so many runs in T20, and that too in the least number of innings – this sets him apart from the rest.” Kohli’s specialty
This achievement of Kohli is also special because no other Indian batsman has reached anywhere near this position in T20 cricket. Legends like Rohit Sharma (11,156 runs) and Shikhar Dhawan (9,657 runs) are still far behind Kohli. His fitness, technique and passion for the game have brought him to this point. A former player said, “Kohli started playing T20 like Tests, and this is his strength.” What’s next?
This innings of Kohli in IPL 2025 has brought good signs for RCB. Last season also he won the Orange Cap by scoring 741 runs, and now once again he is proving to be the biggest run machine for the team. Will this season bring the title for Kohli and RCB, which has been awaited for a long time? This question is in the mind of every fan.
Final look
This record of Virat Kohli is a proud moment for Indian cricket. This achievement of 13,000 runs not only underlines his greatness but also sets an example for the generations to come. Kohli’s bat is not over yet, and fans expect even bigger feats from him. How do you see this record of Kohli? Share your opinion with us.