IPL 2026: Virat Kohli ready to create history against MI, ready to become the first batsman… | cricket news
Virat Kohli is once again on the verge of rewriting the record books. Ahead of Royal Challengers Bangalore’s clash against Mumbai Indians on Sunday, Kohli is just 28 runs away from becoming the first batsman in IPL history to score 1,000 runs against the five-time champions.In RCB’s last innings against MI at the Wankhede Stadium, Kohli crossed the milestone of 1,000 runs in T20 cricket against Mumbai Indians, which included runs in both the IPL and Champions League T20. Kohli scored 50 runs in 38 balls in that match and his total now stands at 1,030 runs in T20 against MI. However, in the IPL alone, he has 972 runs against him, which means he needs just 28 more runs to become the first batsman to score 1,000 IPL runs against Mumbai Indians. His consistency against one of the league’s most successful teams highlights both his longevity and dominance at the highest level.
Kohli’s record against Mumbai Indians in IPL
- Innings: 34
- Run: 972
- Average: 32.40
- Strike Rate: 128.91
- 50+ Score: 7
- Highest score: 92*
- Sixes: 36
- Four: 83
His numbers already put him ahead of many IPL stalwarts, including KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni in terms of IPL runs against Mumbai Indians.Top 5 highest run scorers against MI in IPL:
| player | Inn | it goes | average | strike rate | high marks | not out | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 21 | 977 | 65.13 | 135.13 | 103* | 6 | 3/6 |
| Virat Kohli | 34 | 972 | 32.40 | 128.91 | 92* | 4 | 0/7 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 28 | 901 | 39.17 | 128.34 | 82* | 5 | 0/6 |
| Suresh Raina | 34 | 824 | 29.42 | 139.42 | 83* | 6 | 0/7 |
| Manish Pandey | 25 | 796 | 36.18 | 130.27 | 81* | 3 | 0/6 |
If Kohli reaches the 1,000-run mark today, MI will become the fifth team against whom he has achieved the feat in IPL history. He has already scored over 1,000 IPL runs against Chennai Super Kings (1174), Delhi Capitals (1172), Punjab Kings (1159) and Kolkata Knight Riders (1021).
Virat Kohli in IPL 2026
Virat Kohli has enjoyed a great IPL 2026 season so far, scoring 379 runs in 10 matches at an average of 47.38 and a strike rate of 164.07. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru star is currently ninth in the Orange Cap standings, with a highest score of 81 and three half-centuries to his name.Kohli started the season in impressive fashion, including an unbeaten 69 off 38 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad, although he suffered a duck off two balls against Lucknow Super Giants in his most recent outing.This season, Kohli also became the first player in IPL history to cross 9,000 career runs and the first batsman to hit 800 fours in the tournament. His performances have played a vital role in RCB’s strong campaign as they remain among the major playoff contenders.Kohli is currently 115 runs behind Orange Cap leader Heinrich Klaasen and just 26 runs away from being among the top five run-scorers of the season.