Virat Kohli has made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by achieving remarkable milestones this season. In a recent match against Punjab Kings at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Kohli crossed the 500-run mark for the season, reaching a total of 542 runs in IPL 2026.
Record-Breaking Performance
Kohli’s accomplishment marks his ninth season with 500 or more runs, the highest by any player in IPL history. He surpassed David Warner and KL Rahul, who have both achieved this feat seven times. Shikhar Dhawan follows with five seasons of 500-plus runs.
- Most 500-plus seasons in IPL:
- Virat Kohli — 9
- David Warner — 7
- KL Rahul — 7
- Shikhar Dhawan — 5
Dominating the Opposition
In addition to his seasonal record, Kohli has also set a new benchmark for the most runs scored against a single opponent in IPL history. Prior to this match, he had accumulated 1,174 runs against Chennai Super Kings. With his 58-run innings against Punjab Kings, Kohli’s total against them now stands at 1,217 runs.
- Most runs against one opponent in IPL:
- 1,217 — Virat Kohli vs PBKS
- 1,174 — Virat Kohli vs CSK
- 1,172 — Virat Kohli vs DC
- 1,161 — Rohit Sharma vs Kolkata Knight Riders
- 1,134 — David Warner vs PBKS
- 1,126 — Virat Kohli vs KKR
Match Highlights
Kohli’s innings of 58 runs off 37 balls was cut short when he was dismissed by Yuzvendra Chahal. His performance remains a key factor as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) seeks to secure a playoff spot in the ongoing season.
Punjab Kings, who won the toss and chose to bowl first, attempted to halt a five-match losing streak. This match also marked a milestone for Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer, as it was his 100th game leading the team. RCB entered the match atop the points table, with eight wins out of twelve matches.
