Virat Kohli achieved another big milestone in his IPL career by scoring over 1,000 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This happened during the opening match of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens on Saturday.
Kohli played a brilliant knock, scoring 59 runs off 36 balls without getting out. His performance helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) chase down KKR’s target of 175, leading them to a seven-wicket victory. This match added to Kohli’s reputation as one of IPL’s most reliable and consistent batsmen.
KKR batted first and posted a total of 174/8. Ajinkya Rahane played an important role with 56 runs, while Sunil Narine contributed with a quick 44 off 26 balls.
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However, RCB’s bowlers made a strong comeback in the later part of KKR’s innings. Krunal Pandya took 3 wickets for 29 runs, while Josh Hazlewood picked up 2 wickets for 22 runs. Their efforts stopped KKR from scoring freely in the final overs, making the target easier for RCB to chase.
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With this win, RCB started their IPL 2025 campaign on a high note, and Kohli once again proved why he is one of the best in the game.
