The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to begin on March 22. The opening match will feature the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), facing off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Virat Kohli will be the center of attention in IPL 2025, as the former RCB captain returns to T20 matches following the T20 World Cup 2024 victory.
Kohli has set multiple records in the Indian Premier League, including his top score in a single season. Here are some records that the former RCB captain aims to surpass.
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Most 50+ scores in IPL history
Virat Kohli is aiming for 50+ scores to surpass David Warner’s all-time IPL record. Warner currently holds the record for the most 50+ scores in IPL history with 66. Kohli hopes to break this record in the next tournament.
Most outfield catches in IPL
Kohli needs only five more catches to break the IPL record for most outfield catches, currently held by his former RCB teammate AB de Villiers with 118 catches. Last year, Kohli made eight catches, bringing him close to this milestone.
First player in IPL to hit 1000 boundaries (4s + 6s)
Kohli has hit 977 boundaries in his Indian Premier League career, including 705 fours and 272 sixes. He needs just 23 more boundaries to reach the milestone of 1000.
Only Indian to score 13000 T20 runs
Kohli has declared his retirement from T20Is, but he is close to being the first Indian batsman to reach 13,000 T20 runs. He requires 293 more runs to achieve this goal.
Conclusion
Virat Kohli’s story in the IPL is still ongoing, and the records he could establish in 2025 may change the standards of T20 cricket. His constant drive for greatness turns each season into an exciting part of his remarkable career.
For fans and future generations, seeing Kohli strive for another record will highlight why he is one of the most respected and impactful cricketers in history.