PBKS vs RCB IPL 2026: It's uncommon to see Virat Kohli not break a new record. He either sets new milestones or builds on his existing achievements.
During the match against the Punjab Kings, Kohli achieved both by becoming the first cricketer in IPL history to score more than 500 runs for the ninth time, surpassing his previous eight-time record. This now brings him closer to the joint second-best pair of David Warner and KL Rahul, who have accomplished this feat seven times.
9* – Virat Kohli*
7– David Warner, KL Rahul
5 – Shikhar Dhawan
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Most Consecutive IPL Seasons with 500+ runs:
He has also inched closer to achieving yet another record by scoring more than 500 runs for the fourth consecutive time. David Warner and KL Rahul are the only other two batters who are before him in this elite club.
6 – David Warner (2014–2017, 2019–2020)
5 – KL Rahul (2018–2022)
4* – Virat Kohli (2023–2026)*
3 – Chris Gayle (2011–2013)
3 – Shikhar Dhawan (2019–2021)
3 – Sai Sudharsan (2024–2026)*
Most 50+ Scores in IPL 2026:
7 - Sai Sudharsan (GT)
5 - Heinrich Klaasen (SRH)
5 - Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
5 - Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)
5 - Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR)
5 - Shubman Gill (GT)
5 - Virat Kohli (RCB)*
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Virat's stellar IPL 2026 season
The star batter propelled the Bengaluru franchise with aggressive batting. He has displayed exceptional form since the opening match, unleashing powerful shots across the field and intensifying pressure on the hosts.
Although Jacob Bethell got out early again, Kohli continued his assault alongside Devdutt Padikkal, ensuring the momentum stayed with RCB.
Padikkal delivered a determined 45-run knock off 25 balls before losing his wicket.