Virat Kohli Becomes First Indian Cricketer to Reach 14,000 Runs and 10 T20 Centuries Faster Than Anyone Else
News Summary
- Indian batsman Virat Kohli becomes the first Indian to score 10 centuries in T20 cricket.
- Kohli reached 14,000 runs in just 409 innings, setting the fastest record previously held by Chris Gayle.
- He has played 279 IPL matches and holds the record for most ‘Player of the Match’ awards at 21.
April 14, Kathmandu — Indian batsman Virat Kohli set a new T20 cricket record by scoring an unbeaten 105 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in last night’s IPL game.
Kohli became the first Indian player to score 10 centuries in T20 cricket. Overall, he is the fourth batsman to reach 10 or more T20 centuries, following Chris Gayle (22), Babar Azam (13), and David Warner (10).
In the same match, Kohli also became the first Indian to surpass 14,000 runs in T20 cricket. He achieved this milestone in 409 innings, setting the fastest record for reaching this landmark. Previously, Chris Gayle held the record with 14,000 runs in 423 innings.
This was Kohli’s ninth century in the IPL, the highest in the tournament’s history. The next best is Jos Buttler with seven centuries. Among Kohli’s nine centuries, three came while chasing, which ties him with Buttler for the most centuries scored while batting second.
This game also marked Kohli’s 279th IPL match, placing him among the players with the most IPL appearances. He surpassed MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, who have played 278 matches each.
By winning the ‘Player of the Match’ award in this game, Kohli earned his 21st such award in the IPL. Among Indian players, he shares this record with Rohit Sharma. Only AB de Villiers (25) and Chris Gayle (22) have more in overall IPL history.
Additionally, after being dismissed for zero in two consecutive matches, Kohli became the first player in IPL history to score a century immediately after two ducks. Previously, he got out for zero twice in a row against Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians.
