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Virat Kohli stepped onto the field at M Chinnaswamy Stadium with the energy that only big matches bring, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru took on Rajasthan Royals in Match 42 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Partnered by Phil Salt, he gave RCB a fiery start in front of a roaring home crowd.
Virat Kohli etches his name in T20 record books with a new milestone at Chinnaswamy
Kohli once again etched his name into the history books with yet another monumental feat. Chasing momentum after Riyan Parag, RR’s stand-in captain, chose to bowl first, Kohli launched into action with intent. The drama unfolded in the third over of the innings, Jofra Archer steaming in, full of pace and purpose, trying to rattle Kohli early. But it was Kohli who had the final say. On the fifth delivery of the over (2.5), Archer got the ball to jag back in sharply from outside off. Rooted to the crease, Kohli offered no footwork, yet a thick inside edge sent the ball flying past the stumps and fine leg for a streaky boundary.
Archer showed his frustration, but Kohli remained calm. Then came the final ball of the over (2.6): a short-pitched delivery aimed at the body. Kohli, unfazed, rolled his wrists beautifully and timed a controlled pull wide of square leg for another four. These back-to-back boundaries not only rattled Archer but also brought Kohli to a historic milestone, he became the first player in the history of T20 cricket to score 3500 runs at a single venue, all at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium. No player, past or present, has ever achieved such venue-specific dominance in the shortest format, a testament to Kohli’s unmatched legacy, consistency, and the special bond he shares with Bengaluru.
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Kohli leads the elite list of the T20 titans
Close behind Kohli is Bangladesh’s seasoned campaigner Mushfiqur Rahim, who has accumulated 3373 T20 runs at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. Spanning from 2011 to 2025, Rahim’s tally comes from 136 innings at an average of 34.07 and a strike rate of 125.81. Despite not having a century to his name, his consistency shines through 20 half-centuries, with a highest score of 98 not out.
England’s James Vince follows with 3253 runs at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, notching 2 centuries and 24 fifties while maintaining a healthy average of 34.24 and a strike rate of 132.55. Alex Hales comes next with 3241 runs at Trent Bridge, playing for England and Nottinghamshire with explosive intent, reflected in his stellar strike rate of 154.62. His aggressive style has brought him 25 fifties and 2 tons. Tamim Iqbal rounds off the top five, having scored 3238 runs at Mirpur across 110 innings. His stats feature a best of 141 not out, 23 fifties, and 2 centuries, highlighting his role as a mainstay of Bangladesh’s top order. All four players have flourished at familiar venues, but what separates Kohli from the rest is the sheer dominance, longevity, and unflinching loyalty to one venue and one franchise, transforming the Chinnaswamy into a stadium synonymous with his legacy.
