Virat Kohli IPL 2026: Chasing 9000 Runs — Only 270 Away!
April 4, 2026
The 9000-Run Milestone
Virat Kohli is on the verge of IPL history. After his unbeaten 69 against SRH in the opener, the RCB legend needs just 270 more runs to become the first batter to score 9,000 IPL runs. At his pace, he could reach it by mid-April.
Career Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 240+ |
| Runs | 8,730+ |
| Average | 37.25 |
| Centuries | 8 |
| Fifties | 56+ |
IPL 2026 So Far
In RCB's opener vs SRH, Kohli smashed 69* off 47 balls. Chasing 202, he partnered with Devdutt Padikkal (61) for 120+ runs to win by 6 wickets with 26 balls remaining.
Records Within Reach
- First to 9000 IPL runs
- 300 IPL Sixes (currently 270+)
- 10,000 runs for RCB across formats
- 4,000 runs at Chinnaswamy Stadium
When Will He Get There?
RCB's next matches: April 6 vs CSK (Chinnaswamy), April 10 vs MI (Wankhede), April 14 vs DC. If Kohli scores 60+ per innings, 9000 comes before mid-April.