Virat Kohli New Record: In IPL 2026, Virat Kohli created history and completed 9000 runs. He became the first batsman in IPL history to achieve this feat against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Rohit Sharma is also far behind him.
Another golden chapter has been added in the history of the Indian Premier League. Whenever there is talk of records, consistency and great performances on the big stage, Virat Kohli’s name comes first. On 27 April 2026, in the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Kohli achieved a feat which no batsman had been able to do till now.
Virat Kohli has become the first player in IPL history to complete 9000 runs. This achievement is not just a statistic, but a story of almost two decades of continuous hard work, fitness, discipline and consistency like a run machine.
Historic figure completed in just 12 balls
Before the match against Delhi Capitals, Virat Kohli needed only 11 runs to reach this record. The eyes of the fans were fixed on this historic moment from the beginning. Kohli did not wait long and reached the magical figure of 9000 runs by scoring 11 runs in just 12 balls. As soon as the feat was accomplished, the Arun Jaitley Stadium erupted in applause and enthusiasm. This moment became very special for cricket lovers.
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Highest run scoring batsman in IPL history
Virat Kohli is already the highest run-scorer in IPL, but by crossing the 9000-run mark, he has further strengthened his reign. After him, the second name in this list is that of Rohit Sharma, but the distance in the figures clearly shows how far ahead Kohli is in this matter. While Virat Kohli has reached 9000 runs, Rohit Sharma has 7183 runs in his name. This difference is not just a symbol of runs but also of the ability to remain at the top level for a long time.
Virat is not just a batsman, he is the face of IPL
Virat Kohli’s IPL journey was not limited to just scoring runs. His recognition with Royal Challengers Bangalore, captaincy, performance under pressure and contribution to the team every season made him the biggest face of the league. He has single-handedly changed matches many times and has consistently proved that great players are the ones who rise to the occasion on big occasions.
Fitness and consistency made record king
It is not easy to maintain a consistent performance for such a long time in T20 cricket. But Virat Kohli made it possible on the basis of his fitness, technique and mental strength. This is the reason why he not only makes records but also takes them to new heights. 9000 IPL runs is the biggest example of this.
A memorable night for the fans
The spectators present at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi saw history being made in front of their eyes. This record of Virat Kohli started trending rapidly on social media also. Cricket experts believe that it will be very difficult to break this record for many years to come. Because not just talent, but consistent performance and a long career can reach such figures.
After 9000 runs, now the question is what will be the next target of Virat Kohli. The way his batting is going, even the dream of 10,000 IPL runs no longer seems impossible. Virat Kohli has once again proved that records follow him. This night of IPL 2026 will always be remembered as one of the most special achievements of his career.
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