Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli recently became the first Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in T20 cricket, achieving the feat in a match against Mumbai. This milestone is a testament to Kohli’s remarkable career and highlights his consistent performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Kohli Becomes First Indian to Score 10,000 T20 Runs
Virat Kohli recently made history by becoming the first Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in T20 cricket. He achieved the feat in the match against Mumbai on April 18th, 2021. This makes him only the fourth batsman in the world to reach this milestone, after Chris Gayle, Brendon McCullum, and Martin Guptill.
Match Against Mumbai Sees Indian Captain Reach Milestone
Kohli’s record-breaking feat came in the match against Mumbai, which was the 14th match of IPL 2021. He achieved the milestone in the 18th over of the match, when he scored his 28th run. This was the first time an Indian batsman had reached this milestone in T20 cricket.
How Kohli Achieved the Feat
To reach the 10,000 run milestone, Kohli had to score a total of 9,984 runs in T20 cricket. He achieved this by playing in a total of 262 innings in T20 cricket, with an average of 38.10. He also has a total of 39 fifties and four centuries in T20 cricket, which helped him reach this milestone.
Previous Records Set By Kohli
Kohli has set several records in the past, including being the fastest to reach 8,000 runs in T20 cricket and the first Indian to score 10,000 runs in international cricket. He is also the only batsman to have scored more than 500 runs in 10 consecutive IPL seasons.
Kohli’s IPL 2021 Performance So Far
Kohli’s performance in IPL 2021 has been impressive so far. He has scored a total of 193 runs in five matches, with an average of 48.25. He also has two half-centuries to his name, including a match-winning knock of 85 against Punjab.
Reaction to the Milestone
Kohli’s 10,000 run milestone has been met with praise from cricket fans and experts alike. Many have hailed his achievement as a testament to his remarkable career and consistent performance in the IPL.
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