Virat Kohli Creates History in IPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli etched his name in the record books during the IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings, achieving a historic milestone in T20 cricket.
Despite scoring just 28 runs off 18 balls, Kohli broke a long-standing record to become the highest run-scorer against a single opponent in T20 history.
Kohli Surpasses Rohit Sharma’s Record
With his knock against CSK, Kohli surpassed Rohit Sharma’s previous record of 1,161 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Kohli now holds the top spot with an incredible tally of 1,188 runs against Chennai Super Kings, making him the most dominant batter against a single team in T20 cricket.
- Virat Kohli: 1,188 runs vs CSK
- Rohit Sharma: 1,161 runs vs KKR
Another Record in Kohli’s Elite List
Interestingly, Kohli also features again in the same list, holding the third position for his performances against Punjab Kings.
He has scored over 1,150 runs against PBKS, further highlighting his consistency across seasons.
RCB’s Batting Dominates CSK
The match also saw a dominant batting display from Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who posted a massive 250/3 against Chennai Super Kings.
Devdutt Padikkal and Tim David starred with the bat, while Rajat Patidar added crucial runs in the middle overs.
- Padikkal: 50 (29 balls)
- Tim David: 70 (25 balls)
- Patidar: 48 (19 balls)
The late surge helped RCB register one of the highest totals of IPL 2026.
CSK Bowlers Struggle Under Pressure
CSK’s bowling attack failed to contain the aggressive RCB batters on a flat pitch.
Despite picking up a few wickets, they conceded runs at a high rate throughout the innings.
Conclusion
Virat Kohli’s record-breaking achievement adds another milestone to his legendary T20 career.
As IPL 2026 continues, Kohli once again proves why he remains one of the greatest batters in cricket history.
