Virat Kohli continued his impressive form in IPL 2025, smashing another powerful half-century against Chennai Super Kings. Kohli scored a rapid 62 runs off just 33 balls, including 5 fours and 5 towering sixes.
Sports News: Virat Kohli has achieved another historic feat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain and star batsman powered his way to a stunning half-century against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), not only bolstering his team's score but also breaking a significant record held by David Warner.
Against Chennai, Virat Kohli played a blistering innings of 62 runs off only 33 balls, hitting 5 fours and 5 sixes. This outstanding performance propelled Kohli past the 500-run mark for the season, making him the current leading run-scorer in IPL 2025.
David Warner's Record Broken
Prior to this match, this remarkable record was held by explosive Australian batsman David Warner. Warner had scored 500 or more runs in 7 different IPL seasons. However, Virat Kohli has now surpassed him, achieving this milestone 8 times. This achievement showcases remarkable consistency and sustained performance in T20 cricket.
Batsmen with 500+ Runs in IPL
- 8 times – Virat Kohli
- 7 times – David Warner
- 6 times – KL Rahul
- 5 times – Shikhar Dhawan
Orange Cap Race Heats Up
Virat Kohli has amassed 505 runs in 11 matches of IPL 2025, with an average of 63.12 and a strike rate of 143.47. He has also scored 7 half-centuries. However, the Orange Cap race remains intensely competitive, with Gujarat Titans' young batsman Sai Sudharsan trailing by just one run, having scored 504 runs in 10 matches. Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav is also in the running with 475 runs, making the Orange Cap battle even more exciting.
