Virat Kohli completes 1000 runs against Punjab Kings, becomes first batter in IPL to…

Virat Kohli was at his attacking best against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League 2024. The right-handed batter scored 92 runs off 47 balls, laced with 7 fours and 6 sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 195.74, his best in the 17th season.

Kohli also completed 1000 runs against PBKS and became the first batter in the history of the tournament to reach 1000-run mark against three IPL franchises.

Kohli has amassed 1000 runs against Punjab, Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals. David Warner has recorded the milestone against Punjab and Kolkata.

Rohit Sharma has managed 1000 runs against KKR and DC. Shikhar Dhawan scripted the record against Chennai.

Virat Kohli Completed 1000 runs against PBKS in IPL

Most 1000+ runs against a Team in IPL

3 – Virat Kohli v (DC, CSK, PBKS)
2 – David Warner v (PBKS, KKR)
2 – Rohit Sharma v ( KKR, DC)
1 – Shikhar Dhawan v ( CSK)#PBKSvsRCB

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In 12 matches, Kohli has amassed 634 runs, including 1 hundred and 5 fifties. Meanwhile, Sam Curran’s decision to bowl first back-fired as the visitors posted 241/7 in 20 overs.

Rajat Patidar (55 off 23) and Cameron Green (46 off 27) played handy knocks for the Bengaluru-based franchise.