Virat Kohli IPL Records and Stats Heading Into 2026 Season

Kohli IPL Career Overview

Virat Kohli stands as the undisputed king of IPL batting. With 8,004 runs across 252 matches, he is the only player to cross 8,000 runs in IPL history. His consistency over 17 seasons with Royal Challengers Bengaluru is unmatched.

Stat	Value	IPL Rank
Total Runs	8,004	#1 All-Time
Matches	252	#2 All-Time
Centuries	8	#1 All-Time
Fifties	55	#1 All-Time
Highest Score	113	-
Strike Rate	131.6	-
Average	37.4	Top 5

Season-by-Season Breakdown

Kohli most dominant season was 2016 when he scored 973 runs - the all-time IPL record.

Season	Matches	Runs	Avg	SR	100s
2024	15	741	61.7	154.6	1
2023	14	639	53.2	139.8	0
2022	16	341	22.7	115.9	0
2016	16	973	81.0	152.0	4

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What to Expect in IPL 2026

Kohli enters IPL 2026 at age 37 but shows no signs of slowing. His 2024 season (741 runs at SR 154.6) proved he adapts to the modern T20 game. Use our Match Predictor to check RCB chances.

Kohli vs Other IPL Legends

How does Kohli compare to other IPL greats?

Player	Runs	Matches	Average	100s
Virat Kohli	8,004	252	37.4	8
Shikhar Dhawan	6,769	232	33.5	2
David Warner	6,565	184	40.2	4
Rohit Sharma	6,211	254	28.4	2

Frequently Asked Questions

How many runs has Virat Kohli scored in IPL?

Virat Kohli has scored 8,004 runs in IPL, making him the all-time highest run-scorer.

How many IPL centuries does Kohli have?

Kohli has 8 centuries in IPL, the most by any player.

Which team does Kohli play for in IPL 2026?

Kohli plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2026.