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In a landmark moment for both Virat Kohli and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the franchise secured a commanding six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their final league match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, this victory was more than just a pathway to Qualifier 1, it marked RCB as the first team in IPL history to win all away league matches in a single season, a remarkable and unmatched feat.
A record-breaking night in Lucknow for Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Central to this achievement was Virat Kohli, who once again led from the front with his bat. Known for his masterful chases, Kohli provided RCB with yet another vital start as they chased down a daunting 228-run target set by LSG. Amidst the tension of the high-scoring clash, Kohli calmly celebrated a well-earned half-century, his eighth of the season, adding further momentum to RCB’s chase. That half-century was more than just a personal score; it was a historical milestone. Kohli became the first cricketer in men’s T20 history to score over 9,000 runs for a single team. He reached this landmark during the LSG game, pushing his tally to 9,030 runs in T20s for RCB across the IPL and the now-defunct Champions League T20 (CLT20).
This incredible journey has been built over 17 seasons of unwavering loyalty to one franchise. Kohli has represented RCB in every IPL season since its inception in 2008, the only player ever to do so for a single team. This season, Kohli has once again led RCB’s batting charts, amassing 602 runs in 13 innings. Averaging 60.20 and striking at 147.91, he has struck eight fifties, including a highest of 73 not out. With this, Kohli became the first player to score 600+ runs in five different IPL seasons, further asserting his legendary status in the league.
Top 5 batters with maximum runs for a team in T20 cricket
1. Virat Kohli: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2008–2025)
Kohli stands as the undisputed T20 titan for RCB with a staggering 9030 runs in 280 matches. Batting in 271 innings and remaining unbeaten 43 times, he averages 39.60 with a high score of 113 and a strike rate of 133.69*. Kohli’s consistency is unmatched, registering 8 centuries and 65 fifties, and his aggressive flair is reflected in his 811 fours and 305 sixes. He has faced 6754 balls in his RCB journey and scored more runs for a single T20 franchise than any other player globally. Despite 11 ducks, his stature as a backbone of RCB remains unshaken through seasons of IPL highs and lows.
2. Rohit Sharma: Mumbai Indians (2011–2025)
Rohit Sharma has been the cornerstone of Mumbai Indians‘ batting lineup, amassing 6060 runs in 234 matches. Across 230 innings, he has remained not out 25 times, averaging 29.56 with a best score of 109 and a strike rate of 131.85*. Known for his elegance and six-hitting prowess, Rohit has struck 552 fours and 263 sixes in 4596 balls. He has recorded 2 centuries and 39 half-centuries, playing several match-winning knocks. Though he has been dismissed for a duck 16 times, his contributions have been vital in shaping Mumbai’s five-title legacy in the IPL.
3. James Vince: Hampshire (2010–2024)
James Vince has been the backbone of Hampshire’s T20 side, scoring 5934 runs in 202 matches, with 194 innings and 23 not-outs. He boasts an average of 34.70, a highest score of 129 not out, and a fluent strike rate of 137.55. A technically sound and aggressive opener, Vince has struck 5 centuries and 41 fifties, along with 694 fours and 147 sixes in 4314 balls. His ability to anchor and accelerate innings has made him indispensable to Hampshire’s T20 setup, consistently delivering at the top over more than a decade of service.
4. Suresh Raina: Chennai Super Kings (2008–2021)
Nicknamed ‘Mr. IPL,’ Suresh Raina was CSK’s most prolific run-scorer with 5529 runs in 200 matches, batting in 195 innings and staying not out 28 times. With an average of 33.10, a high score of 109, and a powerful strike rate of 138.91*, Raina was instrumental in CSK’s middle-order dominance. He registered 2 centuries and 38 fifties, hammering 494 boundaries and 219 sixes off 3980 deliveries. Raina’s aggressive left-handed batting defined CSK’s brand of fearless cricket for over a decade, making him one of the most reliable IPL batters during his prime.
5. MS Dhoni: Chennai Super Kings (2008–2025)
MS Dhoni, CSK’s iconic captain and finisher, has tallied 5314 runs in 272 matches, batting in 238 innings with an impressive 99 not outs, showcasing his signature ability to stay till the end. He averages 38.23 with a strike rate of 139.29, scoring a top of 84 not out. Though he has not hit a T20 century, his 23 half-centuries, along with 370 fours and 260 sixes, underline his finishing skills. Dhoni has consumed 3815 balls for his runs and recorded 8 ducks, yet he remains a colossal figure in T20 cricket, guiding CSK with calm authority.
