Virat Kohli Hits 9,000 T20 Runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Milestone Achieved: Kohli's 9,000 RCB Runs Cement His T20 Legend

In one of those ‘as they say’ majestic moments etching records into the molten mold of cricketing history, Virat Kohli became the first batsman ever to reach 9,000 runs for a single team in T20 cricket today. The King scripted history whilst heading the RCB's chase against Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL 2025 blockbuster.

Kohli's 9,000 RCB Runs a Testament to Unwavering Franchise Commitment

The historic feat was registered when Kohli was batting with all the typical flair and crossed the 24-run mark. A deafening roar from a packed stadium was the best tribute to a player that has been the backbone in the batting lineup of RCB since the very first season of the IPL back in 2008.

This record speaks more than just numbers; it speaks about Kohli's immense loyalty and commitment to one franchise in a player-movement-oriented league. His 9,000 runs for RCB include performances both in the IPL and in the now-defunct Champions League T20.

Prior to this historic knock, Virat Kohli had accumulated 8,970 runs for RCB in a total of 279 games and 270 innings. This record bears testimony to his eight centuries and sixty-four half-centuries, proving him to be a player who could score big while consistently putting up match-winning performances.

Kohli's Aggressive Fifty Propels RCB, Sets Stage for Crucial Qualifier 1 Berth

On a crushing occasion, Kohli led from the front once again, putting up a brisk start for RCB's imposing chase of 228 runs. His 54-ball 54, with 10 fours, was a brilliant demonstration of intent and aggression; this thirty-plus-spot-half-century, the 63rd fifty of his IPL career, took him past David Warner for the most half-centuries in IPL history. It was also the fifth occasion when he achieved 600-plus runs in an IPL tournament, a record for himself.

Jitesh Sharma slamming 85* off 33 balls ended in a glorious six-wicket victory for RCB, but that couldn't undermine how Kohli's earlier innings-shaped approach helped keep the run rate doable. This win also pushed RCB into Qualifier 1 for IPL 2025, keeping alive their aspirations for their first-ever IPL title.

A Testament to Loyalty: Kohli's Record-Breaking Feat Underscores His Unrivaled Value to RCB

Kohli's 9,000 runs for the Royal Challengers Bangalore stands as a record for T20 loyalty, something uncommon in leagues driven by player movements. His consistency in producing big scores, such as 63 IPL fifties and five seasons with 600 runs each, establishes his status and value beyond mere numbers.

This feat then cements Kohli's legendary status in T20 cricket, as not only a prolific scorer but also one who showed extreme loyalty toward one franchise. More importantly, his performance helped take Royal Challengers Bangalore into Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 so that they could still keep dreams of a title alive.