IPL 2026: Virat Kohli scripts history with unbeaten ton, becomes fastest ever to...
Virat Kohli etched his name in T20 history, becoming the fastest to 14,000 runs in just 409 innings. He celebrated this milestone with a match-winning unbeaten 105, his ninth IPL century, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a crucial victory. This stellar performance silenced recent critics and reaffirmed his status as a T20 legend.
Virat Kohli added yet another golden chapter to his legendary T20 career on Wednesday, becoming the fastest batter in history to complete 14,000 runs in the format during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. The RCB superstar reached the landmark in just 409 innings, comfortably breaking the previous record held by Chris Gayle, who had taken 423 innings to get there. Kohli’s latest achievement once again underlined his incredible longevity and consistency in the shortest format of the game.
Fewest innings to 14,000 T20 runs: 409 — Virat Kohli 423 — Chris Gayle 431 — David Warner 468 — Jos Buttler 505 — Alex Hales 633 — Kieron Pollard Kohli also strengthened his position as India’s highest run-scorer in T20 cricket history. Most T20 runs by Indians: 14,000 — Virat Kohli 12,491 — Rohit Sharma 9,797 — Shikhar Dhawan 9,654 — Suryakumar Yadav 8,830 — Sanju Samson 8,654 — Suresh Raina 8,602 — KL Rahul The historic night became even more special as Kohli smashed his ninth IPL century to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a crucial six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders. Coming into the game after back-to-back ducks, Kohli responded in champion fashion with an unbeaten 105 off 60 balls, hammering 11 fours and three sixes in a masterclass chase under pressure.
The knock also took him to the top of another elite IPL list. Most IPL hundreds: 9 — Virat Kohli 7 — Jos Buttler 6 — Chris Gayle 6 — KL Rahul 5 — Sanju Samson Kohli also extended his dominance against Kolkata Knight Riders, registering his ninth 50-plus score against the franchise, the most by any batter in IPL history. Most 50+ scores vs KKR in IPL: 9 — Virat Kohli 8 — Rohit Sharma 8 — David Warner 8 — Suresh Raina 7 — Shikhar Dhawan Chasing 193 in Raipur, RCB were under pressure after recent batting struggles, especially with Kohli enduring a lean patch that included two consecutive ducks.
But the former captain once again delivered when his side needed him most. He stitched together a crucial 92-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal, who contributed 37 off 27 balls, before calmly finishing the chase in 19. 1 overs.