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Class of '16: Kohli nearly hit 1000 runs in his ninth IPL season
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<p class="news-sub">No. 19, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/virat-kohli-253802">Virat Kohli</a></p>
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<b>by Dustin Silgardo</b><br/>
Virat Kohli has attained such an elevated status in Indian cricket that it’s tempting to take aim at his accomplishments. In recent years, doubts have surfaced regarding his reputation as a standout T20 player.
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With 8004 IPL runs, a lead of 1200 over the closest competitor, Kohli’s strike rate of 131.97 places him in the lower half of the list of top-order batsmen with over 3000 IPL runs. His average of 38.66 ranks sixth among those same players, yet his strike rate with the first 20 balls remains below average. Moreover, despite his numerous achievements, he has yet to clinch an IPL title.
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Critics argue that Kohli often assumes the role of an anchor, leading to numerous innings of modest scores. However, it's vital to recognize his ability to consistently fulfill the goal of playing deep into matches; Kohli holds the IPL record with eight hundreds and has 63 innings of 50 or more runs, trailing only David Warner. Notably, 33 of these innings have contributed to team victories.
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<li><b>Matches:</b> 274</li>
<li><b>Runs:</b> 8698</li>
<li><b>Strike rate:</b> 132.88</li>
<li><b>PotM awards:</b> 21</li>
<li><b>Titles:</b> 0</li>
<li><b>Remarkable stat:</b> Kohli has hit 133 sixes in the middle overs, second only to Chris Gayle’s 179.</li>
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While many mock the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for their lack of titles, they've reached the playoffs nine times, ranking third after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. During Kohli's captaincy, they reached the playoffs four times, notably in 2016 when he amassed 973 runs at a strike rate of 152.03, scoring four centuries and 11 fifty-plus scores—figures that are indisputable.
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Kohli's recent performance in the 2024 season further solidifies his status, as he recorded 741 runs, placing fifth for the most prolific seasons, all while maintaining a high strike rate of 154.69 and hitting 38 sixes.
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<b>Career Highlight:</b> In 2016, Kohli scored 109, 75 not out, and 113 in just five days, with the final knock played with stitches in his hand against Kings XI Punjab.
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