Virat Kohli added another monumental milestone to his already legendary IPL career, becoming the first player to cross 9000 runs in the tournament’s history. The achievement came during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s dominant win over Delhi Capitals, further underlining Kohli’s unmatched consistency and longevity across 19 IPL seasons.
Chasing a modest target of 76, Virat Kohli ensured there were no surprises. He stitched together a steady opening stand with Jacob Bethell, who contributed a brisk 20 before falling to a sharp catch by T Natarajan. From there, the chase was firmly under control, with Kohli playing the anchor role to perfection.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan was quick to praise Kohli’s latest feat, highlighting the batter’s relentless drive for excellence. Pathan remarked that the only real competition Virat Kohli has is himself, suggesting that even a milestone like 9000 IPL runs is just another step rather than the final destination in his journey.
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Devdutt Padikkal added fluency to the chase with an unbeaten 34, complementing Kohli’s composure as RCB wrapped up the game comfortably in under seven overs. The clinical finish not only secured a convincing win but also showcased the depth and form of RCB’s batting unit.
Virat kohli ko agar koi challenge kar sakta hai to woh khud Virat Kohli hai. Isliye IPL mein yeh 9000 run ka Mount Everest unke liye sirf ek padaav hai, manzil nahi.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 27, 2026
Longevity, loyalty, and a whole lot of cover drives to reach 𝟗,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐒 🔥
First to 6K, first to 7K, first to 8K and now the sole member of the 9,000 club ✅
𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐑. 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐔𝐍𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃. 💯
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.#Cricket… pic.twitter.com/xzdYZePppz— CREX (@Crex_live) April 27, 2026
Virat Kohli completes 9000 IPL runs, and it came at his home ground in front of his own people. Destiny couldn’t have scripted it better❤️ pic.twitter.com/xll9SiVoRY
— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) April 27, 2026
Kohli’s landmark achievement also triggered a wave of admiration on social media, with fans and cricket platforms celebrating his incredible run-scoring record. From being the first to reach 6000, 7000, and 8000 runs to now standing alone in the 9000-run club, Kohli’s IPL journey reflects remarkable discipline and sustained excellence.
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Fittingly, Virat Kohli sealed the chase in style, smashing consecutive sixes to finish the game. While the small target didn’t allow him to play a long innings, the moment still belonged to him, as the home crowd witnessed yet another chapter in a career defined by records and big-match impact.
