Thu Apr 10 16:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Kohli Reaches Historic T20 Milestone, But Emotional Outburst Follows
**Mumbai, India** – Virat Kohli etched his name further into cricketing history on Monday, becoming the first Indian to reach 13,000 runs in T20 cricket. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) opener achieved the feat during a match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, scoring a vibrant 67 runs off 42 balls, including eight fours and two sixes. However, his milestone celebration was short-lived.
Kohli’s innings ended when MI captain Hardik Pandya dismissed him, prompting a furious reaction from the RCB star. After being caught out, Kohli visibly expressed his frustration, smashing his bat and throwing his gloves in the dressing room.
This remarkable achievement places Kohli as only the fifth batter globally to surpass 13,000 T20 runs, a testament to his sustained excellence across various T20 leagues. He achieved this landmark in just over 400 matches. While he retired from T20 Internationals last year, his impact on the format remains undeniable, making him the third-highest run-scorer in T20Is behind Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam. His overall T20 career is further highlighted by nine centuries and 98 fifties.
Despite his impressive performance and historic milestone, Kohli’s emotional outburst overshadowed the achievement, highlighting the intense pressure and passion he brings to the game. The match itself saw a thrilling contest between RCB and MI, with Kohli’s innings serving as a highlight before his dramatic exit.
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