Virat Kohli Shines in IPL 2025, Leading RCB to Victory Over KKR with a Match-Winning Knock:

Virat Kohli’s incredible form from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 carried over into IPL 2025, as he led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a commanding 7-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the opening match of the season at Eden Gardens. Kohli’s performance was nothing short of spectacular, delighting fans with his aggressive batting.

RCB chased down the target in just 16.2 overs, with Kohli remaining unbeaten on 59 runs off 36 balls. His innings included 4 fours and 3 sixes, guiding RCB to the win with 22 balls to spare.

Virat Kohli’s Record-Breaking Performance

Kohli’s brilliant knock was not just a match-winning effort but also a historic one. He achieved three major milestones during the match:

Most Runs in Successful IPL Run Chases
Virat Kohli has now become the highest run-scorer in successful run chases in IPL history, with 2205 runs in 59 innings. He surpassed Shikhar Dhawan, who had previously held the record with 2159 runs in 53 innings.

50th IPL Half-Century on Indian Soil
Kohli reached a significant milestone by scoring his 50th half-century in the IPL on Indian soil. With this achievement, he became the second player to score the most IPL half-centuries in India, behind Australian batsman David Warner, who has 55. Kohli reached this feat in 204 innings, while Warner achieved his in 154 innings.

Fifth Highest Run Scorer in T20 Cricket
Kohli now sits at number five on the list of all-time highest run-scorers in T20 cricket, with 12,945 runs in 400 matches at an average of 41.62. He surpassed Australian batsman David Warner (12,913 runs in 399 matches). The all-time highest run-scorer in T20 cricket remains Chris Gayle, with 14,562 runs in 463 matches.

RCB’s Dominant Start to IPL 2025

Kohli’s performance was the standout moment of the match as Royal Challengers Bangalore made an impressive start to IPL 2025. With his leadership and match-winning contributions, RCB secured a dominant victory over KKR, signaling a strong start to their season.