Virat Kohli Breaks Michael Bevan's Record, Becomes Highest-Averaging Batter in List A History
Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli achieved a historic milestone in List A cricket during the Vijay Hazare Trophy, surpassing Australian legend Michael Bevan to claim the record for the highest career batting average. Following a fluent knock of 77 against Gujarat, Kohli’s List A average now stands at an astonishing 57.87, eclipsing Bevan's long-held mark.
This record is a testament to Kohli's sustained dominance and efficiency in the 50-over format. The achievement comes shortly after he became the fastest player in history to reach 16,000 List A runs, demonstrating that even at 37, the veteran batter remains in peak form and continues to redefine white-ball batting standards. His consistent performances are crucial for Delhi in the domestic tournament and bode well for his upcoming IPL campaign.
“Following a vintage performance in Delhi’s opening fixture on December 24, where Kohli smashed a match-winning 131 against Andhra, the gap between the "Master Blaster" and the "King" has narrowed to just two tons.”
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Related Statistics
IPL Career Leading Run Scorers Leaders | Batting Rankings
Leading leading run scorers scorers in IPL Career (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)
| Rank | Player | Team | run-scorers |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8661 runs | |
#2 | Mumbai Indians | 7046 runs | |
#3 | Chennai Super Kings | 5439 runs | |
| #4 | Delhi Capitals | 5222 runs | |
| #5 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 5032 runs |
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“Following a vintage performance in Delhi’s opening fixture on December 24, where Kohli smashed a match-winning 131 against Andhra, the gap between the "Master Blaster" and the "King" has narrowed to just two tons.”
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