Virat Kohli ended his await the maiden IPL fifty at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart smashed an unbeaten century within the ongoing recreation against Rajasthan Royals to interrupt Shikhar Dhawan‘s major IPL record.
The 35-year-old batter registered his fifty in 39 balls after which broke Dhawan’s record after reaching 62*. Kohli changed Dhawan because the all-time main run-getter against Rajasthan Royals and the primary participant to achieve the 700-run mark.
After scoring his first IPL hundred against Rajasthan Royals, Kohli now boasts 731 runs in 29 innings at a strike fee of 156.94 with the assistance of 1 century and 4 fifties. Kohli additionally grew to become the primary participant to register the primary century in IPL 2024 and maintain the Orange Cap with 316 runs in 5 innings.
Most IPL runs against Rajasthan Royals
- Virat Kohli – 731* runs in 29 innings
- Shikhar Dhawan – 679 runs in 24 innings
- AB de Villiers – 652 runs in 20 innings
- KL Rahul – 637 runs in 15 innings
- Suresh Raina – 630 runs in 23 innings
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli and captain Faf du Plessis added 125 runs for the primary wicket to assist RCB submit 183/3 against Rajasthan Royals. This was the record fifth 100+ stand for Kohli and du Plessis who now maintain the record for many 100-plus partnership record for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Â
Most 100+ partnerships in IPL historical past
- 6 – David Warner & Shikhar Dhawan
- 5 – David Warner & Jonny Bairstow
- 5* – Virat Kohli & Faf du Plessis (Today)
- 4 – Mayank Agarwal & KL Rahul
- 4 – Ruturaj Gaikwad & Devon Conway
- 4 – Virat Kohli & Chris Gayle
Kohli additionally grew to become the primary participant within the IPL 2024 to cross a 300-run mark as he dominates the scoring chart with 316 runs in 5 innings.
