Virat Kohli Set To Break Major IPL Record – Just One Or Two Innings Away

Virat Kohli currently holds the record for the most runs in the history of the Indian Premier League.

Kohli is just 53 runs away from becoming the first-ever player to reach 8,500 IPL runs.

Source : PTI

Virat Kohli has been in remarkable form in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, leading Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) from the front. The star batter has played several match-winning innings this season and was leading the Orange Cap race until Sai Sudharsan recently overtook him.

Despite that, Virat Kohli is now on the verge of achieving a feat no player has managed in IPL history.

Record Alert: Kohli Set to cross 8,500 IPL runs

Former RCB captain Virat Kohli currently holds the record for the most runs in the history of the Indian Premier League. In 262 matches, he has scored 8,447 runs at an average of 39.47 and a strike rate of 132.32.

Now, he is just 53 runs away from becoming the first-ever player to reach 8,500 IPL runs - a historic milestone.

RCB vs CSK: A crucial match on May 3

Virat Kohli will have his next opportunity to reach this landmark when RCB faces Chennai Super Kings on May 3 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. With the playoff race heating up, this match is crucial for RCB. Kohli, who has scored two consecutive fifties, will be expected to deliver another big knock when it matters most.

Kohli's IPL 2025 stats so far

Matches: 10

Runs: 443

Average: 63.29

Strike Rate: 138.87

Fifties: 6

Highest Score: 73*

Not Outs: 3

Fours: 39

Sixes: 13

Currently second in the Orange Cap standings, Kohli's consistency and hunger for runs remain unmatched. If he gets going against CSK, not only will he edge closer to the Orange Cap again, but he could also make IPL history by crossing the 8,500-run mark.

RCB one win away from entering playoffs

RCB are well placed in the playoff race, needing just one more win to reach 16 points - a total that has historically ensured qualification.

Two wins would take them to 18 points, putting them in strong contention for a top-two finish and a spot in Qualifier 1. With a solid net run rate, RCB also hold an advantage in potential tiebreaker scenarios.