There’s something about Virat Kohli and milestones—they just find each other. In the world of T20 cricket, where careers often flicker like flashbulbs, Kohli continues to burn like a lighthouse.
On a breezy Sunday evening at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, the RCB legend etched another golden chapter in his career. 100 half-centuries in T20 cricket.
With his latest knock against the Rajasthan Royals, Kohli became only the second batter in history to reach the 100-fifty mark in T20s—and the first Indian ever to do so. He crossed the line in his 405th T20 appearance, which speaks volumes about his consistency, longevity, and hunger for runs.
Chasing Warner, Leading Legends
Australia’s David Warner still tops the list with 108 fifties in just 400 matches, but Kohli is right behind, sitting pretty on a round 100. And if there’s one thing we know about Virat, it’s that he loves chasing targets, especially ones set by Australians.
Here’s a quick look at the top dogs in the T20 fifty club:
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David Warner – 108 fifties (400 matches)
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Virat Kohli – 100 fifties (405 matches)
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Babar Azam – 90 fifties (311 matches)
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Chris Gayle – 88 fifties (463 matches)
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Jos Buttler – 86 fifties (440 matches)
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These are no ordinary names. And Kohli’s right in the mix, if not ahead in impact.
King of IPL, Too
While his T20 stats are stunning, Kohli’s IPL record is another beast altogether. That fifty against the Royals was his 58th in the IPL, taking his overall tally of 50+ scores in the league to 66. With that, he now shares the record for most 50+ scores in IPL history—tied with none other than David Warner.
Let’s break it down:
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Virat Kohli (RCB) – 66
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David Warner (DC/SRH) – 66
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Shikhar Dhawan – 53
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Rohit Sharma – 45
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KL Rahul – 43
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AB de Villiers – 43
What makes Kohli’s numbers even more remarkable? He’s done it all while batting one-down or opening, rarely enjoying the “death overs boost” that some others thrive on. He also has eight IPL centuries to Warner’s four. That’s next-level domination.
Virat Kohli started IPL 2025 with an unbeaten 59 against KKR*. He followed it up with a solid 31 against CSK, a rare failure (7 runs) against Gujarat Titans, but then came storming back with 67 against Mumbai Indians. Most recently, he chipped in with 22 against Delhi Capitals in a low-scoring encounter.
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