Virat Kohli has added another milestone to his already storied IPL legacy. On May 3 -- during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s match against Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium -- the former India captain not only delivered an impressive knock but also rewrote the record books.
Kohli scored 62 off the top -- helping RCB to a solid start alongside opening partner Jacob Bethell. But more than just the impact on the scoreboard -- Kohli's innings marked a historic moment in IPL history.
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With those 62 runs, he now holds the record for most runs scored by a batter against a single opponent in the tournament's history.
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Heading into the match, Kohli had scored 1084 runs against CSK. With his latest innings -- he took that tally to 1146 -- overtaking David Warner’s previous record of 1134 runs against Punjab Kings.
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Warner had held that record for years but Kohli’s hunger for runs finally pushed him to the top of the list. Here is how the top records now stand:
| Player | Opponent | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | Chennai Super Kings | 1146 |
| David Warner | Punjab Kings | 1134 |
| Virat Kohli | Delhi Capitals | 1130 |
| Virat Kohli | Punjab Kings | 1104 |
| David Warner | Kolkata Knight Riders | 1093 |
Kohli’s form in IPL 2025 has been nothing short of phenomenal. He currently holds the Orange Cap.
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With seven wins in ten games, Bengaluru sit comfortably at third in the points table and are looking strong contenders for a playoff spot.
As the tournament enters its business end, RCB and Kohli will hope this momentum carries forward. And if recent form is anything to go by, fans might just be in for more records falling before the season wraps up.