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    Virat Kohli Targets Historic 9,000 IPL Runs and 300 Sixes in Upcoming Season

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    Virat Kohli - IPL Player
    Virat Kohli
    Batter
    Royal Challengers Bangalore

    Royal Challengers Bangalore superstar Virat Kohli is on the cusp of achieving two monumental milestones in the upcoming IPL season, further cementing his legacy as the league's most dominant batter. Kohli, who already holds the record for the most runs in IPL history, is targeting the 9,000-run mark.

    Currently sitting at 8,661 runs from 259 innings, the former India captain requires just 339 runs to become the first player ever to breach the 9,000-run barrier in the tournament. Additionally, Kohli is closing in on the exclusive 300-sixes club. Having hit 291 sixes so far, he needs only nine more maximums to join Chris Gayle and

    Rohit Sharma
    in this elite group, highlighting his continued power-hitting prowess.
    Virat Kohli Targets Historic 9,000 IPL Runs and 300 Sixes in Upcoming Season

    “The Delhi batter has amassed 8,661 runs from 259 innings in the IPL, averaging 39.55 at a strike rate of 132.86. He needs 339 runs in IPL 2026 to enter the 9,000-run club.”

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    IPL Career Leading Run Scorers Leaders | Batting Rankings

    Leading leading run scorers scorers in IPL Career (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)

    RankPlayerTeamrun-scorers
    #1
    Virat Kohli
    Virat Kohli
    Royal Challengers Bangalore8661 runs
    #2
    Rohit Sharma
    Rohit Sharma
    Mumbai Indians7046 runs
    #3
    MS Dhoni
    MS Dhoni
    Chennai Super Kings5439 runs
    #4
    KL Rahul
    KL Rahul
    Delhi Capitals5222 runs
    #5
    Ajinkya Rahane
    Ajinkya Rahane
    Kolkata Knight Riders5032 runs

    IPL Career Most Sixes Leaders | Batting Rankings

    Leading most sixes scorers in IPL Career (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)

    RankPlayerTeamsix-hitters
    #1
    Rohit Sharma
    Rohit Sharma
    Mumbai Indians302 sixes
    #2
    Virat Kohli
    Virat Kohli
    Royal Challengers Bangalore291 sixes
    #3
    MS Dhoni
    MS Dhoni
    Chennai Super Kings264 sixes
    #4
    Sanju Samson
    Sanju Samson
    Chennai Super Kings219 sixes
    #5
    KL Rahul
    KL Rahul
    Delhi Capitals208 sixes

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    “The Delhi batter has amassed 8,661 runs from 259 innings in the IPL, averaging 39.55 at a strike rate of 132.86. He needs 339 runs in IPL 2026 to enter the 9,000-run club.”

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