Virat Kohli Becomes First Player to Score 8000 IPL Runs
Virat Kohli Creates History, Becomes 1st Player In The World To...
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Virat Kohli has made history by becoming the first player to score 8000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL), achieving this milestone during a match against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. Kohli now has a total of 8016 runs in IPL matches played in India.
- 01Virat Kohli is the first player to score 8000 IPL runs.
- 02He achieved this milestone in his 232nd IPL match.
- 03Kohli scored 28 runs in the match against Gujarat Titans.
- 04He is currently the leading run-scorer in IPL history with 8016 runs in India.
- 05Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan follow Kohli in IPL runs scored in India.
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On April 30, 2026, Virat Kohli (batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru) became the first player in the world to score 8000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Playing his 232nd match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Kohli needed just 12 runs to reach this milestone, which he achieved by hitting Kagiso Rabada for a four. In the match against Gujarat Titans, Kohli scored 28 runs off 13 balls, bringing his total IPL runs in India to 8016. Following Kohli are Rohit Sharma with 6274 runs and Shikhar Dhawan with 5819 runs. Kohli's record includes matches played in South Africa and the UAE, but he remains the top scorer in India, showcasing his exceptional talent in the league.
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Kohli's achievement boosts the popularity of IPL and inspires young cricketers in India.
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