Batting maestro Virat Kohli etched his name into the history books on Saturday by becoming the first player to accumulate 3000 runs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Kohli’s remarkable feat occurred during a do-or-die clash against the Chennai Super Kings, propelling Royal Challengers Bangalore towards a potential playoff berth.
The star batter exhibited his exceptional form, smashing a pair of sixes in the third over and accumulating 19 runs off just 9 deliveries before rain forced a halt to play. Kohli has enjoyed a prolific record on May 18th in the IPL, having scored two centuries in four matches on this date. Notably, Kohli expressed his gratitude for sharing the field with his former India captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, potentially for the final time in the tournament.
Kohli’s historic achievement highlights his status as one of the most prolific batsmen in the history of the IPL. His consistency and ability to perform under pressure continue to inspire fans and demonstrate his unwavering commitment to the sport.