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

“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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Leading most sixes scorers in IPL Career (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)
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Meanwhile, Kohli has 27,975 runs in 556 matches for the Men in Blue. He needs just 42 runs to become the second-highest run-getter in international cricket, eclipsing the legendary Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter.
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Kohli needs just 94 runs to overtake Tendulkar and become India's leading run-scorer against the Black Caps.
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While the BCCI has mandated centrally contracted players to feature in at least two matches, Virat Kohli has opted to play a third game as part of his preparation for the upcoming home series against New Zealand.
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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.”