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Virat Kohli Makes History: First Player to 9,000 IPL Runs

Virat Kohli has become the first batter in IPL history to complete 9,000 runs, achieving the milestone during RCB's match against Delhi Capitals. He scored an unbeaten 23 off 15 balls, finishing the chase with two sixes as RCB won by 10 wickets. The veteran now has 9,012 runs in 275 matches at an average of 40.05, including eight centuries and 66 fifties. RCB's win moves them to second in the points table with 12 points from eight matches.

Key Points: Virat Kohli First to 9,000 IPL Runs

  • Virat Kohli becomes first player to 9,000 IPL runs
  • Milestone achieved against Delhi Capitals
  • RCB wins by 10 wickets, sixth win in eight matches
  • Kohli scores 23* in 15 balls in chase
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Virat Kohli becomes first player to complete 9,000 IPL runs

Virat Kohli becomes the first batter in IPL history to complete 9,000 runs, achieving the milestone during RCB's win over Delhi Capitals.

"Virat finished off a sweet and easy 76-run chase with two back-to-back sixes - Article Content"

New Delhi, April 27

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Indian iconic batter Virat Kohli wrote another historic chapter in his Indian Premier League career, becoming the first batter to complete 9,000 runs in tournament history.

Virat achieved this milestone during his side's match against Delhi Capitals (DC) at his home stadium of Arun Jaitley Stadium, from where his journey as a cricketer started. Virat finished off a sweet and easy 76-run chase with two back-to-back sixes, scoring 23* in 15 balls, with a four and two sixes at a strike rate of 153.33.

Now, Virat has 9,012 runs in 275 matches and 267 matches at an average of 40.05 and a strike rate of 133.05, including eight centuries and 66 fifties, with a best score of 113*.

The veteran batter is now fourth in the Orange Cap race, with 351 runs in eight innings at an average of 58.50, with a strike rate of 162.50, including three fifties and a best score of 81.

With this win, RCB have registered their sixth win in eight matches, with 12 points to their name. RCB are at number two in the points tally. This fifth defeat for DC, who have won three, keeps them at seventh spot in the points table.

RCB opted to field first, and excellent spells from Hazlewood (4/12) and Bhuvneshwar (3/5) reduced DC to 75 in 16.3 overs, with Abishek Porel (30) and David Miller (19) offering some resistance. RCB batters came out all guns blazing as Jacob Bethell (20 in 10 balls, with a four and two sixes), Devdutt Padikkal (34* in 13 balls, with three fours and three sixes), and Virat Kohli (25* in 13 balls, with a four and two sixes) sealed the chase in 6.3 overs.

- ANI

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Priya S
What an achievement! But honestly, I wish he’d convert these starts into bigger scores in international matches too. His hunger for runs in IPL is amazing, but we need that same fire in Tests. Still, well played today, Virat! 👏
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Rohit L
Honestly, kudos to the bowlers too! Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar destroyed DC’s batting lineup. 75 all out is brutal. RCB’s bowling has been underrated this year. Kohli’s milestone is cherry on top. 🍒
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Sarah B
Amazing consistency from Virat! 9,000 IPL runs is a record that’ll stand for years. But I have to say, it’s a bit sad that he’s still chasing his first IPL title. Hope RCB can finally win it for him this season. 🙏
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Aditya G
Boss level performance! ⚡ But let’s also appreciate Devdutt Padikkal’s cameo – 34 off 13 balls? That’s insane! RCB’s batting depth is scary good this year. Kohli and co. are on a roll. 🏏
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Tanvi S
9,000 runs is phenomenal, but I do wonder if Virat’s strike rate in the middle overs could be better sometimes. He’s still a legend, no doubt, but modern T20 demands more aggression. Just my two paise! 🤷‍♀️

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