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Virat Kohli Becomes First Batter to Score 9,000 IPL Runs

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Virat Kohli scripted history by becoming the first player in IPL history to score 9,000 runs, achieving the milestone during RCB's match against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL 2026. RCB won the match by 9 wickets in just 6.3 overs, with Delhi Capitals collapsing to their lowest-ever IPL score. Kohli's feat came at a venue where his cricketing journey began, and in front of a pavilion named after him.

Key Facts & Details

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    Virat Kohli first player to score 9,000 runs in IPL history
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    Milestone achieved against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
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    RCB beat DC by 9 wickets in 6.3 overs in IPL 2026
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    Delhi Capitals lost 6 wickets for just 8 runs — historic IPL collapse
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    Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar led RCB's bowling attack
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    Kohli has played for RCB throughout his IPL career

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    Kohli holds the record for most runs in a single IPL season (973 runs in 2016)
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    He is also the only player with multiple IPL centuries
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    Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi (formerly Feroz Shah Kotla) is where Kohli made his Ranji debut
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    DC's collapse was one of the lowest powerplay totals in IPL history
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Likely MCQ: Who is the first player to score 9,000 runs in IPL history? Answer: Virat Kohli

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Sports: IPL milestones, cricket records, and player achievements are frequently asked in SSC, Railways, and Banking exams.

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Background & Context

The Indian Premier League (IPL), launched in 2008 by BCCI, is the world's most lucrative cricket league. Virat Kohli has been synonymous with Royal Challengers Bengaluru throughout the tournament's history.

Kohli's 9,000-run milestone underscores his consistency across formats and eras of T20 cricket. He previously set the record of 973 runs in a single IPL season in 2016, a record that still stands.

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