In a historic achievement, Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the first batter to surpass 9000 runs in IPL history, receiving accolades from former player Mitchell McClenaghan. This milestone came on the heels of RCB's impressive victory against Delhi Capitals, who were dismissed for a mere 75 runs, marking the lowest total in IPL 2026. The RCB bowlers, led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, played a crucial role in this rout, taking seven wickets between them and allowing RCB to chase down the target in just 6.3 overs.
SPORTSPublished 26 Apr 2026 • Published 2 days ago • Updated 3h ago
Virat Kohli Surpasses 9000 IPL Runs as RCB Triumphs
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RCB's Virat Kohli becomes the first player to score 9000 runs in IPL history, contributing to their recent victory over Delhi Capitals, who were bowled out for just 75 runs. Rajasthan Royals also made headlines by defeating Punjab Kings, intensifying the playoff race in IPL 2026.
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