IPL 2025: Kohli First Player to Achieve 1000 Boundaries
Click to start listening
Synopsis
Virat Kohli makes IPL history as the first player to reach 1000 boundaries, accomplishing this feat during the 2025 season while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. His achievement comes amidst a match against Delhi Capitals, where KL Rahul also shone with a brilliant performance.
Key Takeaways
- Kohli becomes the first player to score 1000 boundaries in IPL history.
- Achieved during Match 24 of IPL 2025 against Delhi Capitals.
- Holds the record for most fours in IPL history.
- KL Rahul led Delhi Capitals to victory with a stellar 93 not out.
- RCB posted a total of 163 runs, but DC chased it down comfortably.
Bengaluru, April 11 (NationPress) Virat Kohli has further solidified his legacy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by becoming the first player ever to achieve 1000 boundaries throughout the tournament's illustrious history. The star of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who has participated in all 18 IPL seasons, reached this remarkable milestone during Match 24 of IPL 2025 against Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Kohli’s historic achievement unfolded in the fourth over of RCB’s innings when he launched a colossal six over long-on off DC skipper Axar Patel, bringing his total to an impressive 1000 boundaries, which includes 721 fours and 279 sixes.
He remains at the top of the list for the most fours in IPL history and ranks just behind Chris Gayle (357) and Rohit Sharma (282) in sixes. With just one more significant performance, Kohli could become only the second batter in T20 history to score 100 half-centuries, closely followed by David Warner, who has 99 fifties.
Despite Kohli’s groundbreaking feat, KL Rahul captured attention with an outstanding 93 not out from 53 balls, leading Delhi Capitals to a decisive six-wicket victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The local sensation, back in his hometown, delivered a masterclass in poise and precision, especially after DC found themselves struggling at 58/4 while chasing a target of 164.
Earlier, RCB posted 163/7 after a strong start, thanks to Phil Salt and Kohli. However, the Delhi bowling attack, spearheaded by the spin duo of Axar and Kuldeep Yadav, managed to stifle the scoring in the middle overs. RCB’s total appeared competitive due to the somewhat sluggish pitch, but Rahul had other intentions.
Alongside Tristan Stubbs, who contributed a solid 38 off 23 balls, Rahul formed a record-breaking 111-run fifth-wicket partnership — the highest ever for Delhi Capitals in that position. His innings featured seven powerful boundaries and six massive sixes, propelling DC to victory in just 17.5 overs with 13 balls remaining.
