Virat Kohli Sets Record as Most Capped Player in IPL History
Virat Kohli Becomes Most Capped Player In IPL History
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Virat Kohli made history on May 13 by becoming the most capped player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, playing his 279th match for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This surpasses the previous record held by MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, who each played 278 matches. Kohli is also on the verge of becoming the first Indian to score 14,000 runs in T20s.
- 01Virat Kohli has played 279 IPL matches, the most in league history.
- 02He surpassed MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, both with 278 matches.
- 03Kohli has played all his matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- 04He is close to becoming the first Indian to score 14,000 runs in T20s.
- 05Kohli's current T20 run total stands at 13,922 runs.
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On May 13, 2026, Virat Kohli (captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru) achieved a significant milestone by becoming the most capped player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, with 279 matches played. This record surpasses the previous holders, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, who both played 278 matches. Kohli's entire IPL career has been with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, making him the only player to participate in all 19 editions of the IPL for a single team. In addition to this record, Kohli is on track to become the first Indian batter to score 14,000 runs in T20 cricket if he scores at least 78 runs in the ongoing match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Currently, he has 13,922 runs in 408 innings across 426 T20 matches.
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Kohli's achievement highlights his dedication to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the IPL, inspiring fans and young cricketers in India.
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