Virat Kohli added another milestone to his record-breaking IPL career during Match 39 of IPL 2026 between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, becoming the first player in tournament history to reach 9000 runs.
The landmark came in a match dominated by RCB, whose bowlers set up a comfortable victory with a commanding performance against Delhi Capitals.
RCB Bowlers Dismantle DC
Delhi Capitals endured a difficult outing with the bat as they struggled against RCB’s disciplined pace attack. The home side managed only 13 for 6 in the powerplay — the lowest score recorded in that phase in IPL history.
Josh Hazlewood led the bowling effort with four wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar provided strong support with three wickets, maintaining pressure throughout the innings.
DC were unable to recover from the early collapse and were eventually bowled out for 75 in 16.3 overs, narrowly avoiding the lowest total in IPL history.
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Kohli Reaches Historic Milestone
Chasing 76, RCB approached the target with control. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal ensured a steady start, guiding the side to 65 for 1 after six overs.
During the chase, Kohli reached the 9000-run mark in the IPL, becoming the first player to achieve the feat. He required 11 runs before the match to get there and completed the milestone in his 275th IPL appearance, having faced 6732 deliveries.
In IPL 2026, Kohli has been in strong form, scoring 339 runs in eight matches at an average of 56.50 and a strike rate of 159.15.
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Leading Run-Scorers in IPL History
Kohli now sits at the top of the all-time run-scoring list in the IPL. The leading run-scorers include:
- Virat Kohli – 9012* runs
- Rohit Sharma – 7183 runs
- Shikhar Dhawan – 6769 runs
- David Warner – 6565 runs
- KL Rahul – 5580 runs
Rohit Sharma, second on the list, has played 276 matches for Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians. Shikhar Dhawan, third, has represented multiple franchises including Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Punjab Kings.
David Warner holds the record for the most runs by an overseas player, while KL Rahul rounds out the top five.
Additional Milestones
Kohli also features prominently in records for most runs against specific opponents in the IPL, including:
- 1174 vs Chennai Super Kings
- 1172 vs Delhi Capitals
- 1159 vs Punjab Kings
His consistency across seasons and opponents continues to underline his dominance in the league.
