Mon Apr 07 15:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Kohli Becomes Second Fastest to 13,000 T20 Runs
**Mumbai, April 2025** – Virat Kohli achieved another milestone in his illustrious career, becoming the second-fastest batsman to reach 13,000 runs in T20 cricket. The feat was accomplished during a Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, as part of the 20th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Kohli achieved the landmark in 403 matches and 386 innings, surpassed only by Chris Gayle, who reached the same milestone in 389 matches and 381 innings. Other players in the exclusive 13,000 T20 run club include Alex Hales, Shoaib Malik, and Kieron Pollard.
Kohli’s achievement comes amidst a strong start to the 2025 IPL season for RCB. He has been in exceptional form, averaging 48.50 with a strike rate of 134.72 in the tournament’s first three matches, scoring a total of 97 runs. His standout performance included an unbeaten 59 (36 balls) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), laying the foundation for RCB’s victory. Despite a more modest 31 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and 7 against Gujarat Titans, Kohli’s contributions have been instrumental to RCB’s strong early showing in the tournament. The team aims for a top spot in the points table.
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