Virat Kohli first with 67 fifty-plus IPL scores

Bengaluru: Virat Kohli continued to etch new chapters in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history books, becoming the first batsman to record 67 fifty-plus scores in the tournament, surpassing David Warner (66), Shikhar Dhawan (53), and Rohit Sharma (45).

Kohli's tally includes 8 centuries, the most by any batsman, underlining his remarkable consistency and longevity in the T20 format. Among his closest challengers, Warner has 4 centuries, KL Rahul also has 4, while AB de Villiers follows with 43 fifty-plus scores, including 3 tons.

The 2025 season has seen Kohli thrive in run chases for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), anchoring the side with unbeaten knocks of 59 (36 balls) against Kolkata Knight Riders, 62 (45) against Rajasthan Royals, and 50 (43) versus Punjab Kings. His last five innings against Punjab Kings read: 59, 77, 92, 1, and 50 not out — a testament to his domination over the northern franchise.

Meanwhile, RCB's resurgence in away fixtures has mirrored Kohli's form. The 2025 season marks the third time RCB have won five or more matches away from home during the league stage, after similar feats in 2012 (8 games) and 2015 (7 games). With more fixtures yet to be played, the tally for 2025 could climb further.