IPL 2023: Virat Kohli becomes first batter to cross 7,000 runs in tournament – ‘Full of gratitude’

Kohli reached the landmark in Delhi, his home ground.

May 6, 2023 - 22:30

IPL 2023: Virat Kohli becomes first batter to cross 7,000 runs in tournament – ‘Full of gratitude’

The leading run-getter in the history of Indian Premier League, Virat Kohli moved past the 7,000 milestone during Royal Challengers Bangalore’s match against Delhi Capitals on Saturday.

Kohli, perhaps fittingly, reached the landmark in Delhi which is his home ground. Kohli has a good record at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and he got there with a cut shot for four off Axar Patel.

Kohli was eventually dismissed on 55 off 46 balls, scoring his sixth half century of the season.

Leading run-scorers in IPL history

Player	Mat	Inns	Runs
Virat Kohli	233	225	7043
Shikhar Dhawan	213	212	6536
David Warner	171	171	6189*
Rohit Sharma	237	232	6063
Suresh Raina	205	200	5528
AB de Villiers	184	170	5162
MS Dhoni	244	213	5054
Chris Gayle	142	141	4965
Robin Uthappa	205	197	4952
Dinesh Karthik	238	217	4475