Virat Kohli Becomes First Indian Cricketer to Surpass 12,000 T20 Runs: A Remarkable Achievement

Virat Kohli, the star batter of Team India, has added another feather to his cap by setting a new record in the international cricket arena. In a highly anticipated match between the Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, Kohli stepped onto the field, marking his return to competitive cricket after an interval of eleven months.

The clash against CSK turned out to embody a historic moment for Kohli as he surpassed the remarkable milestone of 12,000 T20 runs, making him the first Indian cricketer to achieve this feat. The seasoned batsman achieved this milestone during his impactful innings, where he scored a crucial single off a delivery by Ravindra Jadeja in the 7th over, bringing up the monumental 12,000 runs in T20 cricket.

Notably, Kohli accomplished this remarkable feat in 377 matches, emerging as the second-fastest player to reach the 12,000-run mark in the T20 format, following the legendary Chris Gayle, who achieved this milestone in 353 matches.

As the sixth-highest run-scorer in all T20 matches, trailing behind the likes of Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, and David Warner, Kohli stands out with an exceptional career average of over 40. The Indian cricketing maestro has etched his name in the record books with this groundbreaking achievement, further solidifying his stature in the realm of T20 cricket.

With his return to the cricketing sphere in the CSK vs. RCB encounter, Kohli showcased his prowess with promising gameplay, striving to make his mark in the upcoming T20 World Cup. As the highest run-scorer in IPL history, Kohli has set a formidable benchmark with 7,284 runs in 239 matches, boasting an impressive average and an extensive list of accolades, including seven centuries and 50 fifties in his IPL career.