Xtra Time Web Desk: Virat Kohli’s achievement of reaching 12,000 runs in T20 cricket during the IPL 2024 opener is indeed noteworthy. His ability to consistently perform at the highest level across various formats is a testament to his skill and dedication to the game.
Reaching even though he got out scoring 21 runs off 20 balls, Virat did catch at the deep mid-wicket off a delivery from Mustafizur Rahman in the 11.2 overs, caught by Rachin Ravindra.
This milestone in his 360th T20 innings highlights Kohli’s remarkable batting prowess and his impact on the sport. Being the second-fastest batter to achieve this feat after Chris Gayle further solidifies his status as one of the greatest T20 batsmen of all time.
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By becoming the first Indian player to surpass the 12,000-run mark in T20 cricket, Kohli has etched his name in the annals of cricket history. His achievement will serve as an inspiration for aspiring cricketers in India and around the world.
As Kohli continues to lead by example on the field, his legacy in the game will only continue to grow, leaving an indelible mark on the sport of cricket.
Virat Kohli’s dominance in T20 cricket is truly remarkable, as evidenced by his numerous records and achievements. His tally of eight T20 centuries, with seven of them coming in the IPL, solidifies his status as one of the premier batsmen in the league’s history. Additionally, his consistent ability to score fifty-plus runs, with a total of 99 such scores in T20s, further highlights his reliability as a top-order batsman.
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Kohli’s journey in T20 cricket began on April 3, 2007, when he represented Delhi against Himachal Pradesh in the Inter-State Twenty-20 Tournament, now known as the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 trophy. Since then, he has been a force to be reckoned with in the format, amassing runs both internationally and in the IPL.
His records speak volumes about his impact on the game – being the leading run-scorer in T20Is, with over 4000 runs to his name, and also topping the charts in T20 World Cups with 1141 runs. Moreover, his association with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL since 2008 has been prolific, making him the only player to accumulate over 7000 runs in the tournament.
Kohli’s ability to perform consistently under pressure has earned him accolades and admiration from fans and fellow cricketers alike. His records for the most runs in a single edition of both the IPL (973 runs in 2016) and the T20 World Cup (319 runs in 2014) further cement his legacy as one of the greatest T20 batsmen of all time.