Virat Kohli 58 runs away from historic IPL record; set to overtake Chris Gayle, David Warner and KL Rahul
Virat Kohli is on the cusp of a historic IPL milestone, needing just 58 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad to become the first player with four consecutive 600-plus run seasons. He is currently tied with Chris Gayle, David Warner, and KL Rahul, who each achieved the feat in three consecutive seasons.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart Virat Kohli is chasing yet another major milestone in IPL 2026 as RCB prepare to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their final league-stage match before the playoffs. The star batter is now on the verge of setting a new benchmark surpassing a historic record held by Chris Gayle, David Warner and KL Rahul. Sunrisers Hyderabad host table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a high-stakes Match 67 clash tonight at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, with a direct ticket to a top-two finish on the line.
Both teams have already qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs, but the contest carries huge importance as the winner strengthens its chances of securing the valuable double-chance advantage in the playoffs alongside Gujarat Titans. The two teams have faced each other 27 times in IPL history, with SRH holding a narrow edge with 14 wins compared to RCB’s 12 victories. Earlier this season, RCB defeated a Pat Cummins-less SRH by six wickets in the tournament opener on March 28, comfortably chasing down 201 with 26 balls remaining.
Kohli is currently sixth in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap standings with 542 runs in 13 innings at an impressive average of 54. 20 and a strike rate of 164. 74.
This also marks his fourth consecutive IPL season with 500-plus runs and the ninth overall in his IPL career. Now, the RCB icon stands just 58 runs away from creating history. Kohli is currently tied with Chris Gayle, David Warner and KL Rahul for the most consecutive IPL seasons with 600-plus runs.