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In a thrilling match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Virat Kohli created history by becoming only the second player to score 50 fifties in the IPL. Kohli’s half-century helped RCB put on a total of 181 runs in their 20 overs.
Kohli gets to 50 fifties
David Warner was the first player to achieve this milestone, but Virat Kohli has now joined him in this elite club, a testament to his consistency and longevity in the IPL. The former Indian captain has been a mainstay of the RCB team since the inception of the IPL, and his record in the tournament is nothing short of exceptional. He has scored 7,042 runs in 233 matches at an average of 36.67, with 50 fifties and 5 centuries.
Additionally, it is worth noting that David Warner achieved the feat of scoring 50 fifties in the IPL in the 2022 edition of the tournament while playing for the Delhi Capitals. Warner had an outstanding IPL 2022, where he scored 432 runs in 12 matches at an average of 48.00, with 5 half-centuries.
The first batter to 7000 runs
It is worth noting that in addition to becoming the second player to score 50 fifties in the IPL, Virat Kohli also became the first batter to score 7000 runs in the tournament. It is worth noting that in addition to becoming the second player to score 50 fifties in the IPL, Virat Kohli also became the first batter to score 7000 runs in the tournament during the match against Delhi Capitals.
Kohli’s consistency over the years has made him the leading run-scorer in the IPL and one of the greatest players in the tournament’s history. He has been a vital cog in the RCB setup since the inception of the league and has played a crucial role in the franchise. After his inning, Kohli got emotional and expressed his gratitude toward the Delhi crown and his family.
“My family and coach are here. My whole journey started here, I feel nothing but gratitude.”, Kohli said during the post-innings show.
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