Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru made history by becoming the first batter to exceed 9000 runs in IPL history, earning praise from former player Mitchell McClenaghan. This milestone was achieved following RCB's impressive victory against Delhi Capitals, who were bowled out for a mere 75 runs, the lowest total in IPL 2026. RCB's bowlers, particularly Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, were instrumental in this rout, taking seven wickets and allowing RCB to chase the target in just 6.3 overs.
SPORTSPublished 26 Apr 2026 • Published 4 days ago • Updated 16h ago
Virat Kohli Breaks 9000 IPL Runs Record in Bengaluru
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Virat Kohli's historic feat of surpassing 9000 IPL runs was celebrated after RCB's dominant win over Delhi Capitals, who scored just 75 runs. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals ended Punjab Kings' unbeaten streak, showcasing the intense competition in IPL 2026, where high-scoring chases have become a trend.
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