Asia

By Bhairav Pandey , 2 May 2026

Virat Kohli has added another historic milestone to his illustrious career, becoming the first batter to surpass 12,000 T20 runs in Asia during IPL 2026. Representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kohli achieved the landmark against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium. The feat further cements his dominance in the shortest format and highlights remarkable consistency across conditions. Beyond individual brilliance, the milestone reflects broader themes of longevity, performance optimization, and brand value creation in modern cricket’s commercially driven ecosystem.

By Karan Gill , 29 March 2026

In a landmark moment during the IPL 2026 opener, Virat Kohli etched his name deeper into cricketing history by becoming the highest run-scorer among Asian batters in T20 cricket. Surpassing Shoaib Malik’s long-standing record, Kohli achieved the feat with remarkable efficiency, reaching the milestone in significantly fewer matches. The achievement not only underscores his consistency and longevity but also highlights the evolution of modern T20 batting standards.