Virat Kohli once again showed his dominance in IPL 2025. As a result, the packed Eden Gardens crowd watched in awe as he delivered a brilliant performance. Meanwhile, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) struggled to contain him.

Kohli Reaches 1000 Runs Against KKR

During the chase, Kohli reached another milestone. Specifically, he took a single on the final ball of the 10th over to complete 1000 runs against KKR. Consequently, he became the third player to achieve this feat. Furthermore, he is now the only player with 1000-plus runs against four teams—KKR, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings.

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Kohli Surpasses Rohit and Warner

Notably, Kohli’s record puts him ahead of Rohit Sharma and David Warner. In comparison, Warner has 1000-plus runs against KKR and Punjab Kings, while Rohit has reached the mark against KKR and Delhi Capitals. Therefore, Kohli stands alone as the only player to achieve this milestone against four different franchises.

Another Milestone in T20 Cricket

In addition to his batting record, Kohli reached another career landmark. He played his 400th T20 match, making him only the third Indian to do so. At present, only Rohit Sharma (448 matches) and Dinesh Karthik (412 matches) have played more games.

Guiding RCB to Victory

Kohli opened the innings alongside Phil Salt. While Salt played aggressively, Kohli remained focused on anchoring the chase. As the game progressed, he displayed his wide range of strokes and frustrated KKR’s bowlers. Eventually, he stayed unbeaten on 59 and ensured RCB secured a comfortable seven-wicket win.

Overall, Kohli’s record-breaking performance has set the stage for an exciting IPL season. Fans can now look forward to more stellar performances from the ‘Chase Master.’