Kohli’s stellar performance was complemented by Will Jacks, who scored his maiden IPL hundred. Kohli’s season total now stands at exactly 500 runs, achieved through four fifties and one century, at an impressive average of 71.43 and a striking rate of 147.49.
This is the seventh time Kohli has surpassed the 500-run mark in an IPL season, tying him with David Warner for the most 500+ run seasons in IPL history. Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul also find themselves in this elite list, having breached the 500-run mark in a single IPL season four times each.
Kohli First to Reach 500-Run Mark in IPL 2024
Virat Kohli, the current Orange Cap holder of the season, became the first batter to surpass the 500-run mark in the ongoing IPL 2024 season. He achieved this milestone during the match against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, where he scored the exact 70 runs he needed to reach the feat. With this achievement, Kohli joins David Warner as the only batters to have scored 500+ runs in a single IPL season on seven occasions.
Dominant Performance by RCB Duo
In the match against Gujarat Titans, Will Jacks’ stunning hundred and Kohli’s unbeaten 70 not out propelled RCB to a dominant nine-wicket victory. The opening pair shared a remarkable 166-run partnership for the unbroken second wicket, steering RCB to victory with 24 balls to spare. With this win, RCB reached a total of 206 for 1 in 16 overs, showcasing their batting prowess.
Top Performers of IPL 2024
Besides Kohli, other notable performers in the IPL 2024 season include Titans’ Sai Sudharsan, who stands at the second spot with 428 runs, followed by Sanju Samson of Rajasthan Royals (385), KL Rahul of Lucknow Super Giants (378), and Rishabh Pant of Delhi Capitals (371). Gujarat Titans posted a competitive total of 200 for 3 in their innings, with Sudharsan (84 not out) and M Shahrukh Khan (58) contributing crucial fifties.
(With inputs from TOI)