Virat Kohli Creates T20 History at Chinnaswamy with Another Dazzling Knock
Virat Kohli once again etched his name in the record books on Thursday, delivering a masterclass in front of a roaring home crowd at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. His 70-run knock off just 42 deliveries wasn’t just a crucial contribution in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 campaign—it was a historic moment for T20 cricket.
Smashing eight boundaries and two towering sixes, Kohli not only anchored RCB’s innings against Rajasthan Royals but also reached a rare personal milestone: he became the first player in T20 history to score over 3,500 runs at a single venue.
With this innings, Kohli’s total tally at the Chinnaswamy climbed to 3,556 runs, solidifying his position as the ultimate king of home turf in the shortest format of the game.
Top T20 Venue Run-Scorers (Single Venue):
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Virat Kohli – 3,556 runs (M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru)
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Mushfiqur Rahim – 3,373 runs (Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Mirpur)
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James Vince – 3,253 runs (Rose Bowl, Southampton)
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Alex Hales – 3,241 runs (Trent Bridge, Nottingham)
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Tamim Iqbal – 3,238 runs (Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Mirpur)
This latest half-century was Kohli’s fifth of the season, making him one of the most consistent performers in IPL 2025. With 392 runs under his belt, he currently leads the scoring charts for RCB and sits second in the overall Orange Cap race.
He now shares the record for the most fifty-plus scores this season with Gujarat Titans’ Sai Sudharsan—both players having hit five half-centuries.
While Kohli’s class is rarely questioned, his dominance at Chinnaswamy continues to stun fans and critics alike. The ground seems to bring out the best in him season after season, and 2025 is proving to be no different.
As RCB look to break their title drought, their hopes will continue to rest on the shoulders of their long-time talisman. And if Kohli continues in this vein, the dream might not be too far-fetched.
