Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli has become first Indian cricketer to cross 13,000 runs in T20 cricket. The milestone came during IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI), further solidifying his place among the global greats of the shortest format.
Key Highlights
13,000 T20 Runs Landmark:
- Kohli scripted history by becoming first Indian and fifth overall player in world cricket to breach 13,000-run mark in T20s.
- He achieved this feat in his 386th T20 innings, making him the second-fastest ever after Chris Gayle, who did it in 381 innings.
Recent Achievements:
- Part of India’s 2025 Champions Trophy-winning team.
- Previously a member of India’s victorious squads in: 2011 ODI World Cup; 2013 Champions Trophy; 2024 T20 World Cup
Virat Kohli’s Career Achievements
| Category | Details |
| T20 Runs | 13,000+ (First Indian) |
| Fastest to 13K | 2nd fastest overall (386 innings) |
| ICC Awards Won | 10, most by any player in history |
| ODI Player of the Year | 2012, 2017, 2018, 2023 |
| Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy | 2017, 2018 |
| ICC Player of the Decade | 2011–2020 |
| Player of the Series Awards | Most across all formats combined |
| Player of the Match Awards | 2nd most in all formats combined |
| First to Score 20,000 Runs in a Decade | From 2010–2020 |