Virat Kohli T20 World Record : Virat Kohli’s T20 world record news is going viral on social media because he recently scored 70 runs off 42 balls for the Royal Challengers Bangalore team.
This match was played against Rajasthan Royals on 24 April 2025 at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Kohli broke Chris Gayle’s record and set a new milestone of most 50+ scores in T20 cricket, creating a fresh benchmark.
Fans are calling Chinnaswamy Stadium as his second home ground and are celebrating this love affair with their star in full spirit.
The Record-Breaking Moment – RCB vs RR
The Virat Kohli T20 World Record moment came when RCB defeated Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs. This was Kohli’s 26th T20 half-century at Chinnaswamy Stadium. He reached his fifty in just 32 balls, which included eight fours. He broke Alex Hales’ record of 25 fifties at a single venue and became the player with the most 50+ scores at one ground in T20s.
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He also surpassed Chris Gayle’s 110 fifty-plus T20 scores, reaching a total of 111, which includes 102 fifties and 9 centuries. However, he is still just behind David Warner, who has 117 fifty-plus scores in T20s.
A Special Night at Chinnaswamy
Virat Kohli T20 World Record – The fans showed immense love for Kohli, and Chinnaswamy Stadium turned into a festival ground after this record. Kohli has now scored more than 3500 T20 runs at this venue, which includes 3069 IPL runs in 88 innings – featuring 4 centuries and 22 fifties. The pitch is flat with short boundaries, allowing Kohli to play his aggressive shots with ease.
While speaking to Star Bharat, Kohli said: Chinnaswamy is a very good place to bat in the IPL. The fans make it special.
Orange Cap Standings – Kohli Moves Up!
Virat Kohli T20 World Record has also given a big boost to his position in the IPL 2025 Orange Cap standings. With his score of 70 runs, his total for the season has now reached 392 runs. He has overtaken Nicholas Pooran to take second place and is now only behind Sai Sudharsan’s 417 runs.
Kohli’s average is 43.5 and his strike rate is 149. This was his fifth fifty of the season. He has now hit 95 fours, and his boundary-hitting power clearly reflects his success this season. With Kohli in such form, it seems like RCB has a strong chance of making it to the playoffs.
