Virat Kohli Turns IPL 2026 Opener into Record-Smashing Spectacle
Virat Kohli has once again started to break numerous records in the IPL. In the opening match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he finished the chase by scoring 69 runs off 38 balls. While it was just a win for the defending champions, Kohli went on to break multiple IPL records.
The defending champions of the IPL 2026 have started the new season in a dominant way. Despite SRH posting 201 runs on the board, RCB was able to finish the chase in the 16th over. Virat Kohli was a star with the bat, as he smashed 69 runs off 38 balls in this game, taking his team to the win.Β
A Few Records by ππΌπ΅πΉπΆ in Yesterday's match
β πΊπππππ (@Shebas_10dulkar) March 29, 2026
- Became 1st ever to Score 4000 runs in IPL Chases
- Most Top Scores in IPL [67 times]
(Surpassed Warner's Record)
- Most 50+ Scores in Won IPL matches
(Surpassed Warner's Record)
- Most Unbeaten 50+ in IPL β¦ pic.twitter.com/6LlcVmvMR5
The victory was just another opening game win for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. But for Virat Kohli, it meant a number of records being broken and getting them to his own name. Here are the records Kohli broke in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad:
- First player in IPL history to score 4000 runs in chases.Β
- Most top scores in IPL (67), as he overtakes David Warner.Β
- Most unbeaten 50+ scores in IPL (24).
- Most runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (874).
- Most sixes in the IPL as an Indian opener (182).
- Most Top scores with 150+ Strike Rate (31).
It was not merely a game for King Kohli, it was a moment of shattering records. Some of them were being held by David Warner, while others even had notable names such as AB de Villiers, KL Rahul, and even Rohit Sharma.Β
Our TakeΒ
Virat Kohli has started the IPL 2026 in the same form where he left the last season. Moreover, his form has improved since the ODI series against South Africa, acting as a massive boost for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Β
It still remains to be seen what other records Kohli would break in the upcoming matches. Since RCB is the defending champion, Kohli will aim to give his best for the team yet again and ensure that they win their second title. If he continues this form, fans would even see him become the first IPL player to score 9000 runs.
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