Virat Kohli is once again on the verge of rewriting the record books. Ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clash against Mumbai Indians on Sunday, Kohli stands just 28 runs away from becoming the first batter in IPL history to score 1,000 runs against the five-time champions.
In RCB’s last outing against MI at the Wankhede Stadium, Kohli crossed the 1,000-run milestone against Mumbai Indians in T20 cricket, including runs in both the IPL and the Champions League T20. Kohli scored 50 off 38 balls in that match and now has 1,030 runs against MI in overall T20s. However, in the IPL alone, he has 972 runs against them, meaning he needs just 28 more runs to become the first batter to score 1,000 IPL runs against Mumbai Indians. His consistency against one of the league’s most successful teams highlights both his longevity and dominance at the highest level.
Kohli’s record vs Mumbai Indians in IPL
- Innings: 34
- Runs: 972
- Average: 32.40
- Strike Rate: 128.91
- 50+ scores: 7
- Highest score: 92*
- Sixes: 36
- Fours: 83
His tally already places him ahead of several IPL greats, including KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni in terms of IPL runs scored against Mumbai Indians.
Top 5 highest run-scorers against MI in IPL
| Player | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | High Score | Not Outs | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 21 | 976 | 65.13 | 135.13 | 103* | 6 | 3/6 |
| Virat Kohli | 34 | 972 | 32.40 | 128.91 | 92* | 4 | 0/7 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 28 | 901 | 39.17 | 128.34 | 82* | 5 | 0/6 |
| Suresh Raina | 34 | 824 | 29.42 | 139.42 | 83* | 6 | 0/7 |
| Manish Pandey | 25 | 796 | 36.18 | 130.27 | 81* | 3 | 0/6 |
If Kohli reaches the 1,000-run mark today, MI will become the fifth team against whom he has achieved the milestone in IPL history. He has already scored more than 1,000 IPL runs against Chennai Super Kings (1,174), Delhi Capitals (1,172), Punjab Kings (1,159), and Kolkata Knight Riders (1,021).
Virat Kohli in IPL 2026
Virat Kohli has enjoyed an outstanding IPL 2026 season so far, scoring 379 runs in 10 matches at an average of 47.38 and a strike rate of 164.07. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru star currently sits ninth in the Orange Cap standings, with a highest score of 81 and three half-centuries to his name.
Kohli began the season in dominant fashion, including an unbeaten 69 off 38 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad, although he suffered a rare two-ball duck against Lucknow Super Giants in his most recent outing.
This season, Kohli also became the first player in IPL history to cross 9,000 career runs and the first batter to hit 800 fours in the tournament. His performances have played a key role in RCB’s strong campaign as they remain among the leading playoff contenders.
Kohli is currently 115 runs behind Orange Cap leader Heinrich Klaasen and just 26 runs away from breaking into the top five run-scorers of the season.
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