Virat Kohli Breaks IPL Record for Most Matches Played
Virat Kohli Surpasses MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma To Achieve Historic High In IPL
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Virat Kohli has become the most capped player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, playing his 279th match for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Raipur. Kohli surpassed the previous record held jointly with MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, both at 278 matches.
- 01Virat Kohli now holds the record for most IPL matches played at 279.
- 02Kohli surpassed MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, who both had 278 matches.
- 03Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opted to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
- 04RCB is currently second in the IPL 2026 points table with seven wins from 11 matches.
- 05KKR aims to extend their winning streak after four consecutive victories.
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Virat Kohli made history on Wednesday by becoming the most capped player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, playing his 279th match for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. Kohli surpassed the previous record held by MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, both at 278 matches. In this match, RCB won the toss and chose to bowl first, with captain Rajat Patidar expressing confidence in their recent performance and the pitch conditions. RCB currently stands second on the points table with seven wins from 11 matches, while KKR, in eighth place, aims to secure a playoff spot after a turnaround with four consecutive wins. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane acknowledged the team's recent improvements and emphasized the importance of maintaining simplicity in their approach.
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Kohli's record achievement boosts the morale of RCB fans and players, potentially increasing attendance and viewership for their matches.
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