
Virat Kohli is not merely participating in cricket in IPL 2025, he is chronicling its history one magnificent cover drive at a time. In a game in which Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) trounced a target of 158 against Punjab Kings (PBKS), the King showed them all why he is still the King on the premier stage. A day of celebration for fans with RCB enjoying another clinical win, Kohli surreptitiously achieved three major milestones, each one more unforgettable than the previous. Let’s recap what made Match 37 more than just a box ticked in the win column for Bengaluru.
Kohli Becomes the Fifty-Plus King of IPL
If someone needed a face for consistency in the IPL, they wouldn’t need to look any further than 18 itself. Kohli not only anchored the chase with his unbeaten 73 (54) but added his name to the record books yet again. That half-century was his 67th half-century or above in the tournament, which leads in the IPL.
He overtook David Warner 66 in contemporary greatness to claim the title. Just think about this – Kohli has got to 50 in 67 innings, almost a third of 252 innings in IPL. As I said, it’s not just the quantity, but the quality in which he gets them – timing, control, and class. Kohli is 36, but shows no signs of decline; he is aging like fine wine, and the records keep coming.
Kohli Joins Rohit at the Top for Most POTM Awards by an Indian
In situations where Kohli plays match-winning innings, winning the Player of the Match (POTM) award becomes almost customary, and Sunday did not shatter that trend. His brilliant innings notched him his 19th Player of the Match award in IPL, tying him with Rohit Sharma for the most by an Indian. This now puts him ahead of MS Dhoni at third with 18 awards.
What is more amazing? Kohli has done it as an anchor and not a power-hitter. He crafts innings. He reads the game. He adapts. Having that type of consistency and impact over 17 seasons is quite rare in cricket. That is why, no matter who comes in for RCB, or how the team evolves, Kohli will always remain the centerpiece.
Ties Dhawan’s Record for Unbeaten 50+ Scores in Successful Chases
There is a reason why they call him the Chase Master. It is not because Kohli is simply good at chasing, he is elite! His most recent 73 was the twelfth time he has been not out with a 50+ at the top of the order in a successful run chase, which ties Shikhar Dhawan for the most on that list. Process that for a moment. Twelve times, Kohli has come in and led from the front, not gotten out, and finished off a successful run chase without passing the baton.
This isn’t just a function of skill; there is skill, temperament, awareness, and above all, l hunger. When Kohli has a target to chase and when the lights and pressure are at their brightest, he tends to rise to the occasion. For Kohli, it is not just a target to be chased; it is a target to be owned.
Here’s a fun stat to end with: RCB has now won 5 consecutive away games, and a lot of that is down to the starts Kohli is getting. He’s not only breaking records; he’s getting his team into playoff contention. As the IPL 2025 season heats up, one thing is for sure: King Kohli is not done yet. If anything, he’s just heating up.
So, cricket fans—what has been your favorite Kohli moment from the season so far? Or, even better, how many more records do you think he will break before the trophy is lifted? Share your thoughts in the comments—let’s celebrate the legend together!