Virat Kohli Makes History in 400th T20 Match, Scores 1000 Runs Against KKR
Batting sensation Virat Kohli marked a significant milestone on March 22 by playing his 400th T20 match and etching his name in cricket history. He became the first player globally to score 1000 runs against four different teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli achieved this remarkable feat during the opening match of IPL 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This match also marked his 35th encounter with KKR.
In order to reach the 1000-run milestone, Virat Kohli needed just 38 runs against KKR. He accomplished this by taking a single off the fifth ball of the 10th over, bowled by Sunil Narine.
Kohli, the all-time leading run-scorer in IPL history, now joins an exclusive club, becoming the third player to surpass 1000 runs against KKR, following David Warner (1093 runs) and Rohit Sharma (1070 runs).
Most Runs in IPL Against KKR
- David Warner (DC/SRH) – 1093
- Rohit Sharma (Deccan Chargers/MI) – 1070
- Virat Kohli (RCB) – 1000*
- Shikhar Dhawan (DC/Deccan Chargers/MI/PBKS/SRH) – 907
- Suresh Raina (CSK/GL) – 829
In addition to KKR, Kohli has also amassed over 1000 runs against Chennai Super Kings (1053), Delhi Capitals (1057), and Punjab Kings (1030).
Virat Kohli’s Record Against Teams
| TEAM | MATCHES | RUNS |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 33 | 1053 |
| Deccan Chargers | 11 | 306 |
| Delhi Capitals | 29 | 1057 |
| Gujarat Lions | 5 | 283 |
| Gujarat Titans | 5 | 344 |
| Punjab Kings | 32 | 1030 |
| Kochi Tuskers Kerala | 2 | 50 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 35* | 1000* |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 5 | 139 |
| Mumbai Indians | 33 | 855 |
| Pune Warriors | 5 | 128 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 31 | 764 |
| Rising Pune Super Giants | 4 | 271 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 23 | 762 |
| Total | 253* | 8042* |
During the match, Kohli opened the innings alongside England wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt, who scored 56 runs off 31 balls. Kohli’s innings included three fours and two sixes.
In the first match of IPL 2025, RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and opted to field first, allowing KKR to set a total of 174 runs for the loss of eight wickets. KKR’s innings was anchored by captain Ajinkya Rahane’s 56 runs off 31 balls and Sunil Narine’s quick-fire 44 runs off 26 balls.
For RCB, all-rounder Krunal Pandya was the standout bowler, taking three wickets for 29 runs in four overs, while Josh Hazlewood claimed two wickets, conceding 22 runs in his spell.
