One Record, Three Legends: Virat Kohli Could Outshine Rohit, Warner

Virat Kohli will take the field for the first time in IPL 2025 since announcing his retirement from Test cricket. As the league resumes on May 17 with the RCB vs KKR clash, Kohli has a golden chance to script history.

Kohli nears massive milestone

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star is on the verge of becoming the highest run-scorer in IPL history against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Currently, David Warner leads the chart with 1,093 runs, followed by Rohit Sharma with 1,083. Kohli is close behind with 1,021 runs. A knock of 73 or more will take him past both veterans.

Most IPL Runs vs KKR:

David Warner – 1,093

Rohit Sharma – 1,083

Virat Kohli – 1,021

Shikhar Dhawan – 907

Virat Kohli's dream run in IPL 2025

Virat Kohli is in superb form this season. In 11 matches, he has scored 505 runs at an average of 63.13, including 7 half-centuries. He is currently the fourth-highest run-scorer of IPL 2025.

With RCB eyeing a playoff spot and Kohli chasing a personal milestone, the upcoming match against KKR promises to be a thrilling one.

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KKR vs RCB - Match preview

After a 10-day break, IPL resumes with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) taking on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 17. RCB had a strong start against KKR earlier this season, securing a 7-wicket win.

While RCB lost three games at home earlier in the tournament, they quickly bounced back and regained their dominance at the Chinnaswamy. With playoff qualification within reach, RCB will be keen to capitalize on their recent form and the support of their home crowd.

On the other hand, KKR face an uphill task. Beating a resurgent RCB at their home ground will be challenging, and Kolkata will need to deliver a top-class performance to stay in the playoff hunt.

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