Virat Kohli Hits 1,000 Runs vs MI, Reigns Supreme at Wankhede Stadium

Virat Kohli created a unique IPL record by becoming the first batter ever to score 1,000 runs against the Mumbai Indians franchise. His innings of 50 from 38 balls provided a steady foundation as RCB posted a massive 240/4 at the Wankhede Stadium. Kohli's affinity for the venue is clear, having now amassed 888 runs there at a stellar average. He also entered the record books for the most century partnerships in T20 cricket history.

Key Points: Virat Kohli First to 1,000 Runs Against Mumbai Indians in IPL

  • First batter to score 1,000 IPL runs vs MI
  • Anchored RCB to 240/4 with a steady 50
  • Boasts 888 runs at Wankhede at avg of 55.5
  • Notched 47th T20 century partnership, a world record
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IPL 2026: Virat Kohli continues fine run at Wankhede Stadium, becomes first batter to reach 1,000 runs against MI

Virat Kohli makes IPL history as the first batter to score 1,000 runs against Mumbai Indians, anchoring RCB to a huge total at Wankhede.

"Virat Kohli continued his love affair with Mumbai Indians and the Wankhede Stadium - Match Report"

Mumbai, April 12

Star India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli continued his love affair with Mumbai Indians and the Wankhede Stadium as he became the first-ever batter to hit 1,000 runs against the five-time champions on Sunday.

During the high-octane match against MI, Virat held one end steady as Phil Salt and skipper Rajat Patidar fired massive sixes, scoring 50 in 38 balls, with five fours and a six, at a strike rate of over 131.

Now against MI, Virat has scored 1,030 runs in 36 innings at an average of 32.18 and a strike rate of 129.23, with a best score of 92* and seven fifties.

In his four innings in this edition of the season so far, Virat has made 179 runs at an average of 59.66, with a strike rate of 162.72, including two fifties and a best score of 69*.

In 23 matches and innings at Wankhede Stadium, Virat has made 888 runs at an average of 55.5, with a strike rate of 148.49, with nine fifties and a best score of 92*.

Virat also had a century partnership with Phil Salt, registering his 47th century partnership in T20s, the most by a batter in T20s, outdoing Chris Gayle, who was involved in 46 such stands.

A 120-run stand between Salt (78 in 36 balls, with six fours and six sixes) and Virat and a 65-run stand between Virat (50 in 38 balls, with five fours and a six) and skipper Patidar (53 in 20 balls, with four boundaries and five sixes) and later some brutal hitting from David (34* in 16 balls, with two fours and three sixes) pushed RCB to a massive score of 240/4 in 20 overs.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, it's incredible to watch. The stats are mind-blowing - 47 century partnerships in T20s! He's rewriting the record books even now.
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Priya S
What a player! But honestly, as an RCB fan, I'm a bit worried. We scored 240 and still looked nervous defending it. The bowling needs to step up, yaar. Virat can't win it alone every time.
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Vikram M
The partnership with Salt was pure fire! 120 runs in no time. This is the aggressive Virat we love to see in T20s. Strike rate of 162 this season is a great sign.
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Rohit P
MI fan here. It hurts to see him score against us, but you have to respect the greatness. 1000 runs against a single franchise... that's some domination. Hope our bowlers have a plan for him in the playoffs!
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Karthik V
The most impressive stat for me is the average of 55.5 at Wankhede. It's not a small ground, and he makes it look easy. A true master of the chase and now setting big totals too.

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