67 Runs Away: Virat Kohli On Brink Of T20 Cricket History

RCB's upcoming match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 23 could see Kohli etch his name in the history books.

Kohli needs just 67 runs to become the first cricketer ever to score 9000 T20 runs for a single team.

Source : PTI

Virat Kohli is in sensational form in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, having scored 505 runs in 11 innings at an average of 63.13.

His consistent performance has played a big role in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) securing a spot in the playoffs. With two league matches remaining, RCB now aims to break into the top two of the points table.

World Record Within Reach

RCB's upcoming match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 23 could see Kohli etch his name in the history books. The RCB stalwart needs just 67 runs to become the first cricketer ever to score 9000 T20 runs for a single team.

Since 2008, Kohli has represented RCB in both the IPL and Champions League. He has played 278 T20 matches for the franchise, scoring 8933 runs at an average of 39.52, with 8 centuries and 64 half-centuries.

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Kohli's Dominance in IPL 2025

Virat Kohli has been RCB's top performer this season, delivering impactful knocks whenever the team needed it most. He has already notched up 7 half-centuries, maintaining a strike rate of 143.47.

Facing SRH against whom he has 762 runs in 23 matches at an average of 36.29 - Kohli will look to continue his brilliant form and reach another historic milestone.

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Tonight's high-stakes IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad will be held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. While it's technically considered a home fixture for RCB, the venue remains a neutral ground.

RCB come into the match riding high on confidence, having remained unbeaten in all six of their away matches this season. They'll be looking to maintain that flawless record tonight.

RCB have already qualified for playoffs. A win against SRH will help them strengthen their chances of making it to Qualifier 1 at the end of league stage.