By Zainab Shafiq 
Virat Kohli continues to redefine greatness. On Monday night at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium in the ongoing IPL 2025, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star etched his name deeper into cricketing folklore by becoming the first Indian batter to reach 13,000 runs in T20 cricket—a feat only four others in the world have achieved.
Kohli, needing just 17 runs to reach the milestone, didn’t just cross the line—he stamped his authority. With a commanding knock of 67 off 42 balls, laced with 10 boundaries and a couple of towering sixes, the 36-year-old delivered a masterclass under pressure, reminding fans and critics alike why he remains a force in the shortest format.
Big IPL inning vs MI: Kohli is now the first Indian batter to score 13,000 T20 runs
His achievement places him in elite company alongside Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, and Shoaib Malik—some of the most prolific hitters in the game. Notably, Kohli reached the 13,000-run mark in just 386 innings, making him the second-fastest ever behind Gayle, who managed it in 381.
But the night wasn’t just about personal records. Kohli’s heroics laid the foundation for a breakthrough win for RCB—an elusive victory at a venue that had haunted them for a decade. With support from Krunal Pandya’s impactful four-wicket spell, RCB successfully defended their total, clinching a 12-run win over the Mumbai Indians and breaking a 10-year losing streak at the iconic Wankhede.
This win also had significant implications for the IPL 2025 standings. RCB’s victory pushed them to third place on the table with six points from four matches, while Mumbai’s campaign continued to falter, stuck in eighth with just two points from five games.
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