Delhi: Run machine Virat Kohli has once again set a new record in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In the match played against Delhi Capitals (DC) on 27 April 2026, he achieved the distinction of becoming the first batsman to complete 9,000 runs in the history of IPL. The special thing was that he achieved this feat in the Arun Jaitley Stadium of his own city, which made this moment even more emotional.

One-sided performance in the match and Kohli’s fast innings

In this match, Delhi team, batting first, was limited to just 75 runs. The target was small, but the start was even more explosive for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Kohli adopted an aggressive style and put pressure on the bowlers and continuously hit big shots. He hit a flurry of sixes and took the team to victory in just 6.3 overs. During this time, he created history by crossing the 9,000 run mark.

Great IPL career

This record of Kohli, who has been associated with the same team since the beginning of IPL in 2008, shows his consistent performance.

So far, he has scored more than 9,000 runs in 275 matches at an average of more than 40. During this period, he has scored 8 centuries and 66 half-centuries, while his highest score has been 113 runs not out. He has become the first player to achieve this milestone in the history of the league.

The game is improving with age

Even at the age of 37, Virat Kohli’s fitness and batting level is showing no signs of decreasing. In modern cricket, where players frequently change teams, his ability to perform at this level while playing for the same franchise for so long shows his greatness.

After this achievement, he is being highly appreciated in the cricket world and fans are rewarding him with titles like ‘Greatest of all time’ and ‘Real King’. Now it remains to be seen how ‘Viraat’ Kohli is able to make his number of runs.