Virat Kohli IPL 2025: In the inaugural match of the IPL, cricket enthusiasts witnessed an impressive display of batting from Virat Kohli. On March 22, 2025, against KKR, he not only achieved a half-century but also captivated the audience with his dynamic performance.

He struck consecutive sixes during the game, prompting jubilant reactions from the crowd. On the very first delivery bowled by Spencer Johnson, who entered the field during the fifth over, Kohli launched a spectacular six over long off. He followed this with another six on the second ball, further igniting the excitement among the spectators.

As he opened the innings, Kohli reached the milestone of his 56th half-century in IPL history. He faced a total of 36 balls, scoring an unbeaten 59 runs at an impressive strike rate of 163.89, which included four fours and three remarkable sixes. Additionally, Kohli achieved a significant milestone by becoming the fifth highest run-scorer in T20 cricket while chasing targets, surpassing Kieron Pollard. Pollard had amassed 5,921 runs in T20s, while Kohli now boasts a total of 6,008 runs.

The top three highest run-scorers in T20 cricket while chasing a target are as follows:

1. 7,777 – Alex Hales (England) – (267 innings)
2. 7,254 – Chris Gayle (West Indies) – (229 innings)
3. 6,512 – David Warner (Australia) – (214 innings)