Virat Kohli chasing a massive milestone of becoming the first Indian batter to achieve this record in IPL 2024
Published - 16 Mar 2024, 02:29 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:27 AM
As preparations for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 are underway, Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Virat Kohli is poised to set a massive batting record in the tournament. Virat Kohli will become the first Indian cricketer to reach this milestone in IPL history.
The IPL 2024 season will commence with a match between the Chennai Super Kings and the Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. RCB is still in pursuit of their maiden title, while CSK will enter as the defending champions.
Virat Kohli is poised to make his return to cricketing action, marking his first appearance since the third T20I against Afghanistan in January. The 35-year-old missed the entire Test series against England. Fans eagerly anticipate Kohli’s return after his prolonged absence.
Virat Kohli Eyes Massive Record In IPL 2024
Virat Kohli has amassed 50 half-centuries in his IPL career, tying with Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan for the most fifties by an Indian player in the tournament’s history. With just one more half-century, Kohli will surpass Dhawan’s record in the tournament.
Kohli currently ranks second in terms of the most half-centuries in IPL history. He trails behind David Warner, who leads with 61. Other notable players on the list include Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, and AB de Villiers, with 50, 42, and 40 fifties, respectively.
Most Fifties By Indian Batters In IPL History
- Virat Kohli- 50
- Shikhar Dhawan- 50
- Rohit Sharma- 42
- Suresh Raina- 39
- Gautam Gambhir- 36
Most Fifties In IPL History
- David Warner- 61
- Virat Kohli- 50
- Shikhar Dhawan- 50
- Rohit Sharma- 42
- AB de Villiers- 40
Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs in IPL history, having amassed 7263 runs at an average of 37.25 and a strike rate of 130.02. He has hit seven centuries in 237 matches. He stands as the only player to surpass the 7,000-run mark in the tournament’s history.
The Delhi-born cricketer also holds the record for the highest number of runs in a single edition. He amassed 973 runs at an impressive average of over 81, including four centuries in 2016. He holds the record for the most centuries in IPL history, totaling seven.
Virat Kohli Can Be Very Dangerous For Oppositions – Irfan Pathan
Speaking in a Star Sports Press Meet, Irfan Pathan predicted a sensational IPL 2024 season for Virat Kohli. Pathan expressed confidence that Kohli would perform close to his 2016 level, especially given his recent strong performances.
“First of all, he will be fresh. Guys like Virat Kohli, who are so fit, can be very dangerous for oppositions. He will be looking forward to playing in the IPL. I personally feel that he will have the second-best season of his life after 2016,” said Pathan.
“After that (2016), it has been a roller-coaster as far as his performances are concerned. He did not perform as much for two years, although he scored runs. But now, if you look, the way he played the game against Pakistan in Australia ( 2022 T20 World Cup) and performed throughout. I am sure he is going to be doing close to what he did best in 2016. He will be raring to go for RCB,” he added.
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