Bengaluru, April 11, 2025 – Renowned as a "run machine" across the cricketing world, Virat Kohli added yet another feather to his cap in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Despite Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) facing defeat against Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday, Kohli reached a historic personal milestone by becoming the first player in IPL history to hit a combined total of 1000 boundaries, including fours and sixes.
The landmark moment came during the fourth over of RCB’s innings, when Kohli launched a towering six over long-on off Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel. With this, Kohli’s tally reached 1001 boundaries, comprising 721 fours and 280 sixes across all 18 IPL seasons he has participated in. He continues to lead the charts for most fours in the tournament’s history, while ranking third in sixes behind Chris Gayle (357) and Rohit Sharma (282).
As per agency report, Kohli’s record-setting performance, however, was overshadowed by KL Rahul’s match-winning knock. Rahul scored an unbeaten 93 off 53 balls, guiding Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket win in a dramatic comeback chase. Delhi, which had slumped to 58 for 4 while chasing a target of 164, was steadied by Rahul’s partnership with Tristan Stubbs.
Stubbs contributed a vital 38 not out from 23 deliveries, and the duo added an unbeaten 111-run stand for the fifth wicket – the highest ever for Delhi Capitals in IPL history. Rahul’s aggressive innings featured seven fours and six sixes, sealing victory with 13 balls to spare.
Earlier, RCB had managed to post a competitive total of 163 runs, thanks to a strong start from Phil Salt and Virat Kohli. However, the momentum was slowed down mid-innings by Delhi’s spin duo, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, who applied pressure and took key wickets to restrict the scoring rate.
Despite the team’s loss, Kohli’s milestone remains a testament to his enduring legacy in the IPL. His consistency and longevity in the tournament continue to set benchmarks for aspiring cricketers.
