Virat Kohli becomes 1st cricketer to score 6,000 runs in Indian Premier League

Virat Kohli became the first cricketer to score 6000 runs in the Indian Premier League. The Royal Challengers Bangalore captain reached the milestone in his 195th match in the IPL.

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli became the first cricketer to score 6000 runs in the Indian Premier League during the 16th match of IPL 2021 against Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Kohli reached the milestone in the 13th over of the second innings at Wankhede. Kohli hasn't had the best of starts, having managed just 71 runs in 3 matches. Kohli was dismissed for 5 against Kolkata Knight Riders in their previous outing. Virat Kohli averages over 50 in all 3 formats - Tests, ODIs and T20Is. On Friday, before the 16th IPL 2021 match between RCB and RR, Kohli needed 51 to reach the milestone of 6000 runs in the Indian Premier League.