Virat Kohli Achieves Milestone in IPL 2026 with Ninth 500-Plus Season
IPL 2026: Kohli hits ninth 500-plus season, Irfan Pathan hails RCB batter

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Virat Kohli of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) scored his ninth 500-plus season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during a match against Punjab Kings at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. This achievement marks a record for the most 500-plus seasons by any player in IPL history.
- 01Kohli's ninth 500-plus season surpasses David Warner and KL Rahul, who have seven each.
- 02Irfan Pathan praised Kohli's mindset and consistency on social media.
- 03RCB is currently leading the IPL points table with eight wins in 12 matches.
- 04The match marked Shreyas Iyer's 100th game as captain in the IPL.
- 05Punjab Kings are looking to break a five-match losing streak.
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Virat Kohli has made history once again in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 by completing 500 runs during a match against Punjab Kings at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala. This achievement marks his ninth 500-plus season, the highest by any player in the tournament's history. Kohli's consistency has set him apart, with former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan praising his relentless drive and special mindset on social media. Kohli's stellar performance has been crucial for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who are currently leading the points table with eight wins in 12 matches, positioning themselves favorably for a playoff berth. The match also celebrated Shreyas Iyer's milestone of 100 matches as captain in the IPL. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings are eager to end their five-match losing streak, making the stakes high for both teams.
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Kohli's performance boosts RCB's chances of making the playoffs, which is significant for fans and stakeholders.
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