<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made two key changes to the Playing XI in their Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on&nbsp;Wednesday (April 15) as Virat Kohli missed out on action. Playing at their home ground at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Virat was omitted from the Playing XI while Josh Hazlewood came in place of Jacob Duffy, having missed the contest against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday.</p><h2><strong>Virat misses out on Playing XI</strong></h2><p>Having won the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar decided to bowl first before announcing the team news for the LSG contest. Virat was suffering from a leg issue and did not take to the field against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday, having scored a 37-ball fifty. He was clearly seen in pain during the RCB innings. He was replaced under the Impact Sub rule, meaning RCB retained a fully fit Playing XI while defending the 241-run target.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030"><strong>From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On the other hand, Hazlewood was given the nod in the bowling department as Duffy made way for him. The Australian pacer was dropped against Mumbai but reinstated for the crucial clash on Wednesday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132"><strong>From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Will Virat come in as Impact Sub?</strong></h2><p>While Virat won’t be taking the field against LSG, his involvement won’t be ruled out entirely in the match. He is expected to come in as an impact sub when RCB come out to bat in the second innings. Virat’s involvement in the match could also depend on the total RCB could chase. In case there is a big total, RCB might ask Virat to bat, while a low score could see him miss out altogether.</p>

Playing at their home ground at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Virat Kohli was omitted from the Playing XI while Josh Hazlewood came in place of Jacob Duffy, having missed the contest against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made two key changes to the Playing XI in their Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday (April 15) as Virat Kohli missed out on action. Playing at their home ground at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Virat was omitted from the Playing XI while Josh Hazlewood came in place of Jacob Duffy, having missed the contest against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Virat misses out on Playing XI Having won the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar decided to bowl first before announcing the team news for the LSG contest. Virat was suffering from a leg issue and did not take to the field against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday, having scored a 37-ball fifty. He was clearly seen in pain during the RCB innings. He was replaced under the Impact Sub rule, meaning RCB retained a fully fit Playing XI while defending the 241-run target. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL On the other hand, Hazlewood was given the nod in the bowling department as Duffy made way for him. The Australian pacer was dropped against Mumbai but reinstated for the crucial clash on Wednesday. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Will Virat come in as Impact Sub? While Virat won’t be taking the field against LSG, his involvement won’t be ruled out entirely in the match. He is expected to come in as an impact sub when RCB come out to bat in the second innings. Virat’s involvement in the match could also depend on the total RCB could chase. In case there is a big total, RCB might ask Virat to bat, while a low score could see him miss out altogether.

<p>Playing at their home ground at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Virat Kohli was omitted from the Playing XI while Josh Hazlewood came in place of Jacob Duffy, having missed the contest against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday.</p>

IPL 2026: Virat misses out on Playing XI vs LSG, Hazlewood returns in place of Duffy for RCB

<p>Senior India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli left the field in RCB vs MI IPL 2026 match on Sunday (Apr 12) because of injuries. Rohit, batting on 19 off 13, retired hurt in sixth over of MI's chase while Kohli was in the dugout already as RCB tried to defend 240-run total. In the match, RCB beat MI by 18 runs to go third on the points table with six points from three wins and a loss in four matches . MI, on the other hand, are now eighth on the points table with only two points from three losses and one win in four matches.</p><h2>Why Rohit retired vs RCB?</h2><p>Rohit Sharma suffered a niggle in his hamstring while batting. He was limping four balls into the fifth over and received some treatment from the physio as well. The batter, however, could not continue and decided to retire in the next over after facing just one ball. At the time of retiring hurt, MI was 57/0 in 5.2 overs with Rohit at 19 off 13 balls. He did not come to bat against as MI finished at 222/5 in chase of 241.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/usman-tariq-vs-ravi-ashwin-pakistan-mystery-spinner-hits-back-amid-daryl-mitchell-controversy-in-psl-2026-1775999457436">Usman Tariq vs Ravi Ashwin: PAK's mystery spinner hits back amid Daryl Mitchell controversy in PSL 2026</a></p><h2>What about Kohli, why wasn't he on field?</h2><p>Kohli was also not on the field by the time Rohit retired hurt which on-air commentator Simon Doull described was because of an ankle injury. Kohli was seen getting some treatment in 10th over of RCB's batting before being out in the 15th over. He did manage to score 38-ball 50 before getting out. After the match, Doull asked RCB skipper Rajat Patidar about Kohli's injury to which he replied: "I don't know, but I feel he's okay right now."</p><h2>When do MI and RCB play next?</h2><p>RCB next play Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday (Apr 15) in their fifth match of the league while Mumbai Indians play Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday (Apr 16).</p>

Rohit, batting on 19 off 13, retired hurt in sixth over of MI's chase while Kohli was in the dugout already as RCB tried to defend 240-run total. In the match, RCB beat MI by 18 runs.

Senior India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli left the field in RCB vs MI IPL 2026 match on Sunday (Apr 12) because of injuries. Rohit, batting on 19 off 13, retired hurt in sixth over of MI's chase while Kohli was in the dugout already as RCB tried to defend 240-run total. In the match, RCB beat MI by 18 runs to go third on the points table with six points from three wins and a loss in four matches . MI, on the other hand, are now eighth on the points table with only two points from three losses and one win in four matches. Why Rohit retired vs RCB? Rohit Sharma suffered a niggle in his hamstring while batting. He was limping four balls into the fifth over and received some treatment from the physio as well. The batter, however, could not continue and decided to retire in the next over after facing just one ball. At the time of retiring hurt, MI was 57/0 in 5.2 overs with Rohit at 19 off 13 balls. He did not come to bat against as MI finished at 222/5 in chase of 241. Also Read - Usman Tariq vs Ravi Ashwin: PAK's mystery spinner hits back amid Daryl Mitchell controversy in PSL 2026 What about Kohli, why wasn't he on field? Kohli was also not on the field by the time Rohit retired hurt which on-air commentator Simon Doull described was because of an ankle injury. Kohli was seen getting some treatment in 10th over of RCB's batting before being out in the 15th over. He did manage to score 38-ball 50 before getting out. After the match, Doull asked RCB skipper Rajat Patidar about Kohli's injury to which he replied: "I don't know, but I feel he's okay right now." When do MI and RCB play next? RCB next play Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday (Apr 15) in their fifth match of the league while Mumbai Indians play Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday (Apr 16).

<p>Rohit, batting on 19 off 13, retired hurt in sixth over of MI's chase while Kohli was in the dugout already as RCB tried to defend 240-run total. In the match, RCB beat MI by 18 runs.</p>

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From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs for MI vs RCB in IPL. This list also includes AB de Villiers, Kieron Pollard and Suryakumar Yadav

<p>From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs for MI vs RCB in IPL. This list also includes AB de Villiers, Kieron Pollard and Suryakumar Yadav</p>

Meet top 5 batters with most runs for MI vs RCB in IPL

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli here is a list of five batters with most sixes vs an opponent in IPL history. The elite list also sees the like of MS Dhoni and Chris Gayle who have dominated IPL over the years.

<p>From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli here is a list of five batters with most sixes vs an opponent in IPL history. The elite list also sees the like of MS Dhoni and Chris Gayle who have dominated IPL over the years.</p>

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 batters with most sixes vs an opponent in IPL

<p>Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru began their Indian Premier League 2026 season on a strong note, registering a comfortable six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Much of the conversation after the match revolved around Virat Kohli’s intensity and Jacob Duffy’s effectiveness with the ball. Speaking after the game, former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised Kohli’s remarkable batting, highlighting that his energy remains exceptional even when the situation appears under control. He added that such moments reflect Kohli’s passion and commitment, setting an example of maintaining intensity at all times.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I find him quite bizarre at this age. I tell him this during our chats now and then. He was batting on 40-odd, there was a partnership going on, and RCB were coasting. He ran through for the first single, stopped there, and the other batter hadn’t even reached halfway, but he was already looking for a second. That was a 57-metre boundary on the leg side, and it shows the enthusiasm he still brings to the game. He walks the talk. It’s almost like he’s putting on a show for people to see how the game should be played, play it hard and play it the way it’s meant to be played. That stood out for me with respect to what Virat did. And if this is the way RCB are going to bat, Virat just needs to bat the full 20 overs," said Ravichandran Ashwin.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-virat-kohli-scripts-history-becomes-asia-s-top-t20-run-scorer-1774766204181"><strong>IPL 2026: Virat Kohli scripts history, becomes Asia’s top T20 run-scorer</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ashwin also highlighted Duffy’s impact with the ball, praising his skill and game awareness for restricting the opposition on a typically high-scoring pitch.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“When Jacob Duffy was picked at the auction, I was probably the first one to say it was an amazing pick to replace Josh Hazlewood. At that time, he was the No.1 T20 bowler. He had also taken a six-wicket haul in a Test match and is right in the prime of his career. He has bowled a lot in New Zealand and knows exactly what he is doing. What really stood out is that he can swing the ball both ways, but he didn’t try to do that against Abhishek Sharma. The first time he bowled full to Travis Head, he got pumped down the ground, a good lesson learned. After that, he stayed away from that length and bowled very good areas. Tactically, RCB were superior and he executed those plans beautifully. He was probably the reason the scoring was kept in check. With around 400 runs in the day, it was still a low-scoring game by Chinnaswamy standards," he added.</p>

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised Virat Kohli after his brilliant knock guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru began their Indian Premier League 2026 season on a strong note, registering a comfortable six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Much of the conversation after the match revolved around Virat Kohli’s intensity and Jacob Duffy’s effectiveness with the ball. Speaking after the game, former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised Kohli’s remarkable batting, highlighting that his energy remains exceptional even when the situation appears under control. He added that such moments reflect Kohli’s passion and commitment, setting an example of maintaining intensity at all times. “I find him quite bizarre at this age. I tell him this during our chats now and then. He was batting on 40-odd, there was a partnership going on, and RCB were coasting. He ran through for the first single, stopped there, and the other batter hadn’t even reached halfway, but he was already looking for a second. That was a 57-metre boundary on the leg side, and it shows the enthusiasm he still brings to the game. He walks the talk. It’s almost like he’s putting on a show for people to see how the game should be played, play it hard and play it the way it’s meant to be played. That stood out for me with respect to what Virat did. And if this is the way RCB are going to bat, Virat just needs to bat the full 20 overs," said Ravichandran Ashwin. Also Read - IPL 2026: Virat Kohli scripts history, becomes Asia’s top T20 run-scorer Ashwin also highlighted Duffy’s impact with the ball, praising his skill and game awareness for restricting the opposition on a typically high-scoring pitch. “When Jacob Duffy was picked at the auction, I was probably the first one to say it was an amazing pick to replace Josh Hazlewood. At that time, he was the No.1 T20 bowler. He had also taken a six-wicket haul in a Test match and is right in the prime of his career. He has bowled a lot in New Zealand and knows exactly what he is doing. What really stood out is that he can swing the ball both ways, but he didn’t try to do that against Abhishek Sharma. The first time he bowled full to Travis Head, he got pumped down the ground, a good lesson learned. After that, he stayed away from that length and bowled very good areas. Tactically, RCB were superior and he executed those plans beautifully. He was probably the reason the scoring was kept in check. With around 400 runs in the day, it was still a low-scoring game by Chinnaswamy standards," he added.

<p>Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised Virat Kohli after his brilliant knock guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.</p>

'Find him quite bizarre at this age': Former Indian bowler unique take on Virat Kohli

<p>Star Indian batter Virat Kohli on Saturday (Mar 28) entered the record books by becoming the highest run-scorer among Asian players in T20 cricket. He surpassed Shoaib Malik during the IPL 2026 opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing 202, Kohli went past Malik’s tally of 13,571 runs with a single in the eighth over, reaching the feat in just 415 matches, significantly quicker than Malik, who took 557 games. With this milestone, Kohli now sits sixth among the highest run-getters in T20 history, behind Chris Gayle (14,562), Kieron Pollard (14,482), Alex Hales (14,449), David Warner (14,063) and Jos Buttler (13,845).&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-about-rr-vs-csk-match-no-3-timing-squad-h2h-more-1774757455786"><strong>IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about RR vs CSK match no 3 timing, squad, H2H &amp; more</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The record came during another fluent knock from Kohli, who remained unbeaten on 69 off 38 balls, striking five boundaries and five sixes to guide Bengaluru to a convincing six-wicket win.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking after the match, Kohli pointed to the benefits of managing his schedule, saying that taking breaks has helped him stay mentally refreshed and fully prepared whenever he returns to action.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-it-s-a-waiting-game-at-the-moment-kkr-on-matheesha-pathirana-s-ipl-2026-availability-1774751570849"><strong>'It's a waiting game at the moment': KKR on Matheesha Pathirana's IPL 2026 availability</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Whenever I come back to play, it’s 120%. I’m not coming back underprepared… the extra rest helps me mentally freshen up,” he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reflecting on his long career, the 37-year-old added, “There was always a risk of getting burnt out rather than being undercooked… these breaks help me stay fresh and excited.”</p><h2>Batters with most runs in T20 cricket</h2><ul><li>Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 14,562 runs in 463 matches</li><li>Kieron Pollard (West Indies) - 14,482 runs in 735 matches</li><li>Alex Hales (England) - 14,449 runs in 528 matches</li><li>David Warner (Australia) - 14,063 runs in 433 matches</li><li>Jos Buttler (England) - 13,845 runs in 493 matches</li><li>Virat Kohli (India) - 13,612 runs in 415 matches</li></ul>

The record came during another fluent knock from Kohli, who remained unbeaten on 69 off 38 balls, striking five boundaries and five sixes to guide Bengaluru to a convincing six-wicket win. 

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli on Saturday (Mar 28) entered the record books by becoming the highest run-scorer among Asian players in T20 cricket. He surpassed Shoaib Malik during the IPL 2026 opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing 202, Kohli went past Malik’s tally of 13,571 runs with a single in the eighth over, reaching the feat in just 415 matches, significantly quicker than Malik, who took 557 games. With this milestone, Kohli now sits sixth among the highest run-getters in T20 history, behind Chris Gayle (14,562), Kieron Pollard (14,482), Alex Hales (14,449), David Warner (14,063) and Jos Buttler (13,845). Also Read - IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about RR vs CSK match no 3 timing, squad, H2H & more The record came during another fluent knock from Kohli, who remained unbeaten on 69 off 38 balls, striking five boundaries and five sixes to guide Bengaluru to a convincing six-wicket win. Speaking after the match, Kohli pointed to the benefits of managing his schedule, saying that taking breaks has helped him stay mentally refreshed and fully prepared whenever he returns to action. Also Read - 'It's a waiting game at the moment': KKR on Matheesha Pathirana's IPL 2026 availability “Whenever I come back to play, it’s 120%. I’m not coming back underprepared… the extra rest helps me mentally freshen up,” he said. Reflecting on his long career, the 37-year-old added, “There was always a risk of getting burnt out rather than being undercooked… these breaks help me stay fresh and excited.” Batters with most runs in T20 cricket Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 14,562 runs in 463 matches Kieron Pollard (West Indies) - 14,482 runs in 735 matches Alex Hales (England) - 14,449 runs in 528 matches David Warner (Australia) - 14,063 runs in 433 matches Jos Buttler (England) - 13,845 runs in 493 matches Virat Kohli (India) - 13,612 runs in 415 matches

<p>The record came during another fluent knock from Kohli, who remained unbeaten on 69 off 38 balls, striking five boundaries and five sixes to guide Bengaluru to a convincing six-wicket win.&nbsp;</p>

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli scripts history, becomes Asia’s top T20 run-scorer

<p>Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made a winning start to the season as they beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets in the curtain-raiser contest. Playing at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli were the star men as RCB successfully chased 202 runs in the opening match. Virat scored an unbeaten 69 while Padikkal smashed 61 off 26 to help RCB get off to a winning start.</p><h2><strong>RCB make winning start</strong></h2><p>RCB's chase began with a couple of boundaries in the first over off the bat of Phil Salt, but he fell early, in the very next over, for eight runs. However, Kohli looked in sublime touch from the first ball. He anchored the innings with a brilliant 69 off 38 deliveries, including five sixes. He became the first batter to score 6000 runs in the T20s. Kohli also became the first batter in IPL history to cross 4000 runs in chases.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, it was Devdutt Padikkal who stole the show in the middle overs. Padikkal played with a strike rate of 234.62, bludgeoning 61 runs off just 26 balls, including four sixes and seven fours. His assault on the SRH spinners took the game away from the visitors entirely. Brief cameos from Rajat Patidar (31 off 12) and Tim David (16) ensured there were no late hiccups as RCB cruised to 203/4 in just 15.4 overs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier in the match, Sunrisers Hyderabad staged a strong recovery from an early collapse to post a competitive 201/9. After losing three quick wickets in the power play, a brilliant knock from Ishan Kishan and key contributions down the order powered Hyderabad past the 200-run mark. The defending champions were off to a fantastic start, with debutant and RCB speedster Jacob Duffy removing Hyderabad openers for a cheap score.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132"><strong>From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sunrisers lost Abhishek Sharma during the first ball of the third over. The left-handed batter scored seven runs. On the last delivery, Duffy then removed Travis Head for just 11 runs as the visitors scored 23 runs. Sunrisers lost their wicket when debutant Duffy dismissed all-rounder Nitish Reddy for just one run during the second ball of the fifth over. After the end of the sixth over, Hyderbad scored 49/3.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Stand-in skipper Ishan Kishan and wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen stabilised the ship for Hyderabad as they reached 70/3 in eight overs. Hyderabad reached a decent position after 10 overs, as they scored 87/3.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All-rounder Romario Shepherd broke the dangerous 97-run stand between Klaasen and Kishan after the wicketkeeper-batter departed for 31 runs during the first ball of the 14th over.In the very next over, leg-spinner Suyash Sharma took the wicket of Salil Arora, who made nine runs as Sunrisers reached 142/5. During the last ball of the 16th over, he took the much-needed wicket of Ishan Kishan, who departed after playing a fantastic knock of 80 runs off 38 deliveries, including eight fours and five sixes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030"><strong>From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Hyderabad lost two more wickets after Shepherd dismissed Harsh Dubey for just three runs and Bhuvneshwar Kumar scalped the wicket of Harshal Patel, who departed after scoring a two-ball duck. Hyderabad reached 175/8 after the end of the 18th over. During the 19th over, Aniket Verma hammered two sixes and a four before Romario took revenge and removed Verma. The right-handed batter played a blistering knock of 18-ball 43, including three fours and four maximums. Towards the end, Sunrisers crossed the 200-run mark as they finished at 201/9 in 20 overs.</p>

Playing at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli were the star men as RCB successfully chased 202 runs in the opening match. Virat scored an unbeaten 69 while Padikkal smashed 61 off 26 to help RCB get off to a winning start.

Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made a winning start to the season as they beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets in the curtain-raiser contest. Playing at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli were the star men as RCB successfully chased 202 runs in the opening match. Virat scored an unbeaten 69 while Padikkal smashed 61 off 26 to help RCB get off to a winning start. RCB make winning start RCB's chase began with a couple of boundaries in the first over off the bat of Phil Salt, but he fell early, in the very next over, for eight runs. However, Kohli looked in sublime touch from the first ball. He anchored the innings with a brilliant 69 off 38 deliveries, including five sixes. He became the first batter to score 6000 runs in the T20s. Kohli also became the first batter in IPL history to cross 4000 runs in chases. However, it was Devdutt Padikkal who stole the show in the middle overs. Padikkal played with a strike rate of 234.62, bludgeoning 61 runs off just 26 balls, including four sixes and seven fours. His assault on the SRH spinners took the game away from the visitors entirely. Brief cameos from Rajat Patidar (31 off 12) and Tim David (16) ensured there were no late hiccups as RCB cruised to 203/4 in just 15.4 overs. Earlier in the match, Sunrisers Hyderabad staged a strong recovery from an early collapse to post a competitive 201/9. After losing three quick wickets in the power play, a brilliant knock from Ishan Kishan and key contributions down the order powered Hyderabad past the 200-run mark. The defending champions were off to a fantastic start, with debutant and RCB speedster Jacob Duffy removing Hyderabad openers for a cheap score. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Sunrisers lost Abhishek Sharma during the first ball of the third over. The left-handed batter scored seven runs. On the last delivery, Duffy then removed Travis Head for just 11 runs as the visitors scored 23 runs. Sunrisers lost their wicket when debutant Duffy dismissed all-rounder Nitish Reddy for just one run during the second ball of the fifth over. After the end of the sixth over, Hyderbad scored 49/3. Stand-in skipper Ishan Kishan and wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen stabilised the ship for Hyderabad as they reached 70/3 in eight overs. Hyderabad reached a decent position after 10 overs, as they scored 87/3. All-rounder Romario Shepherd broke the dangerous 97-run stand between Klaasen and Kishan after the wicketkeeper-batter departed for 31 runs during the first ball of the 14th over.In the very next over, leg-spinner Suyash Sharma took the wicket of Salil Arora, who made nine runs as Sunrisers reached 142/5. During the last ball of the 16th over, he took the much-needed wicket of Ishan Kishan, who departed after playing a fantastic knock of 80 runs off 38 deliveries, including eight fours and five sixes. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Hyderabad lost two more wickets after Shepherd dismissed Harsh Dubey for just three runs and Bhuvneshwar Kumar scalped the wicket of Harshal Patel, who departed after scoring a two-ball duck. Hyderabad reached 175/8 after the end of the 18th over. During the 19th over, Aniket Verma hammered two sixes and a four before Romario took revenge and removed Verma. The right-handed batter played a blistering knock of 18-ball 43, including three fours and four maximums. Towards the end, Sunrisers crossed the 200-run mark as they finished at 201/9 in 20 overs.

<p>Playing at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli were the star men as RCB successfully chased 202 runs in the opening match. Virat scored an unbeaten 69 while Padikkal smashed 61 off 26 to help RCB get off to a winning start.</p>

IPL 2026: RCB start on winning note as Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli make lightwork of SRH in curtain-raiser

Virat Kohli leads IPL charts in most runs (8,661), most hundreds (8), and most runs in one season (973), while Dhoni has most death-over runs (2,936) and Gayle has most sixes (357), Phil Salt has highest strike rate (175.7), Dhawan has most powerplay runs (3,391).

<p>Virat Kohli leads IPL charts in most runs (8,661), most hundreds (8), and most runs in one season (973), while Dhoni has most death-over runs (2,936) and Gayle has most sixes (357), Phil Salt has highest strike rate (175.7), Dhawan has most powerplay runs (3,391).</p>

IPL 2026 Stats: From Dhoni to Kohli - List of Best Batters of All Time

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni here is a look at five batters with most runs for single IPL franchise. The illustrious list also features the likes of Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina and AB de Villiers. 

<p>From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni here is a look at five batters with most runs for single IPL franchise. The illustrious list also features the likes of Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina and AB de Villiers.&nbsp;</p>

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, 5 batters with most runs for single IPL franchise

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli here is a look at five Indian batters with most fifties in IPL. The honourbale list also features the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul and Suresh Raina. 

<p>From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli&nbsp;here is a look at five Indian batters with most fifties in IPL. The honourbale list also features the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul and Suresh Raina.&nbsp;</p>

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most fifties in IPL

<p>Former Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) captain Virat Kohli cannot stop making headlines as less than a week remains for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) to start. On Sunday, the former RCB skipper was in the spotlight as he laughed off one of the rumours that was making the rounds in the media. Virat’s reaction left everyone stunned while also dismissing any such rumour that surrounds the veteran batter.</p><h2><strong>Virat dismisses rumours</strong></h2><p>In a cryptic Instagram story, Virat shared a laughing emoji, along with a claim stating that Virat had asked for a chartered flight to RCB management. This chartered flight would be arranged from India to London if there is a gap of three days between two IPL matches. The claim further added that Virat would return to India a day before the IPL match and rejoin the squad. However, a laughing emoji on the story did suggest that no such claims were true and the 2025 IPL winner would stay in India with the RCB squad.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185"><strong>Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It is worth noting that Virat stays in London with his family these days, away from the media spotlight. He, along with wife Anushka and their two kids, have been traveling across the English capital and India whenever they have sporting commitments, but have largely opted to stay away from the media.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691"><strong>From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The former India captain will return to competitive action on Saturday (Mar 28) when RCB take on 2016 champions SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in the curtain-raiser clash. Virat has joined the RCB squad for the pre-season and will be available full-time. Virat was last in competitive action in January when the Men in Blue faced New Zealand.</p>

On Sunday, the former RCB skipper was in the spotlight as he laughed off one of the rumours that was making the rounds in the media. Virat’s reaction left everyone stunned while also dismissing any such rumour that surrounds the veteran batter.

Former Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) captain Virat Kohli cannot stop making headlines as less than a week remains for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) to start. On Sunday, the former RCB skipper was in the spotlight as he laughed off one of the rumours that was making the rounds in the media. Virat’s reaction left everyone stunned while also dismissing any such rumour that surrounds the veteran batter. Virat dismisses rumours In a cryptic Instagram story, Virat shared a laughing emoji, along with a claim stating that Virat had asked for a chartered flight to RCB management. This chartered flight would be arranged from India to London if there is a gap of three days between two IPL matches. The claim further added that Virat would return to India a day before the IPL match and rejoin the squad. However, a laughing emoji on the story did suggest that no such claims were true and the 2025 IPL winner would stay in India with the RCB squad. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli It is worth noting that Virat stays in London with his family these days, away from the media spotlight. He, along with wife Anushka and their two kids, have been traveling across the English capital and India whenever they have sporting commitments, but have largely opted to stay away from the media. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds The former India captain will return to competitive action on Saturday (Mar 28) when RCB take on 2016 champions SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in the curtain-raiser clash. Virat has joined the RCB squad for the pre-season and will be available full-time. Virat was last in competitive action in January when the Men in Blue faced New Zealand.

<p>On Sunday, the former RCB skipper was in the spotlight as he laughed off one of the rumours that was making the rounds in the media. Virat’s reaction left everyone stunned while also dismissing any such rumour that surrounds the veteran batter.</p>

Virat Kohli to get chartered flight to London during IPL 2026? Here's how former RCB captain reacted

From Virat Kohli to KL Rahul here is a look at five batters fastest to 5000 IPL runs. The illustrious list also features iconic names like David Warner, AB de Villiers and Shikhar Dhawan. 

<p>From Virat Kohli to KL Rahul here is a look at five batters fastest to 5000 IPL runs. The illustrious list also features iconic names like David Warner, AB de Villiers and Shikhar Dhawan.&nbsp;</p>

From Virat Kohli to KL Rahul, 5 batters fastest to 5000 IPL runs

<p>India batting stalwart Virat Kohli warned his Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammates that IPL 2026 season will be more difficult because, they are the current champions, so other teams will try harder to beat them. During the team’s first practice session at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli spoke to a small group of mostly Indian players and asked them to give their full effort in the coming weeks. For many years, RCB was often seen as a “banter franchise,” struggling to win a title despite having top players for 17 years. However, coach Andy Flower and director of cricket Mo Bobat changed the team’s approach and focused on building a balanced team with consistent performers instead of only relying on big stars. Their strategy paid off in 2025, when RCB claimed their first IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-took-a-lot-of-effort-shreyas-iyer-on-injury-recovery-ahead-of-ipl-2026-1774064241958"><strong>‘Took a lot of effort….’: Shreyas Iyer on injury recovery ahead of IPL 2026</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kohli said the team worked very hard over the past few seasons to achieve success, but now the challenge will be bigger because other teams will come prepared. He told his teammates not to waste any time and to stay focused, giving more than their best for the next two and a half months. He also added that the team looks excited and ready for the challenge.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We worked really hard over the last two to three seasons to achieve what we did last year, and it’s only going to get tougher because the other teams are going to come hard at us," Kohli said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We don’t waste these days. We stay ahead. So, switch on now. Let’s not waste even a minute of every session we are a part of. We must give our 120% for these two and a half months. I can see from everyone’s faces that we are excited enough to be challengers," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Coach Andy Flower kicked off the session by greeting the new players and said that combining them with experienced ones like Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar will help build a solid team. Flower also mentioned that having a star on their jersey as champions is a proud moment, but last season is over and the team must now focus on winning again this year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-was-saleh-mohammadi-young-wrestling-champion-executed-in-iran-for-anti-national-activities-1774002839253"><strong>Who was Saleh Mohammadi? Young wrestling champion executed in Iran</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We had an interesting auction. I think we’ve improved our squad, to be quite frank," Flower said in the video. “We brought in some great new additions. So, integrating those new players into the RCB way with some of the established players, obviously led by Virat and Rajat, is an exciting part of building a new team together. If there is one difference this year, we have actually got a star on our shirts. So that is a very proud feeling to have for all RCBians. One thing that I would emphasise, though, is that the season’s gone and now we have a new challenge ahead of us, and it’s a really exciting challenge. We’re here to win this year’s IPL."</p>

The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Mar 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

India batting stalwart Virat Kohli warned his Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammates that IPL 2026 season will be more difficult because, they are the current champions, so other teams will try harder to beat them. During the team’s first practice session at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli spoke to a small group of mostly Indian players and asked them to give their full effort in the coming weeks. For many years, RCB was often seen as a “banter franchise,” struggling to win a title despite having top players for 17 years. However, coach Andy Flower and director of cricket Mo Bobat changed the team’s approach and focused on building a balanced team with consistent performers instead of only relying on big stars. Their strategy paid off in 2025, when RCB claimed their first IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad. Also Read - ‘Took a lot of effort….’: Shreyas Iyer on injury recovery ahead of IPL 2026 Kohli said the team worked very hard over the past few seasons to achieve success, but now the challenge will be bigger because other teams will come prepared. He told his teammates not to waste any time and to stay focused, giving more than their best for the next two and a half months. He also added that the team looks excited and ready for the challenge. “We worked really hard over the last two to three seasons to achieve what we did last year, and it’s only going to get tougher because the other teams are going to come hard at us," Kohli said. “We don’t waste these days. We stay ahead. So, switch on now. Let’s not waste even a minute of every session we are a part of. We must give our 120% for these two and a half months. I can see from everyone’s faces that we are excited enough to be challengers," he added. Coach Andy Flower kicked off the session by greeting the new players and said that combining them with experienced ones like Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar will help build a solid team. Flower also mentioned that having a star on their jersey as champions is a proud moment, but last season is over and the team must now focus on winning again this year. Also Read - Who was Saleh Mohammadi? Young wrestling champion executed in Iran “We had an interesting auction. I think we’ve improved our squad, to be quite frank," Flower said in the video. “We brought in some great new additions. So, integrating those new players into the RCB way with some of the established players, obviously led by Virat and Rajat, is an exciting part of building a new team together. If there is one difference this year, we have actually got a star on our shirts. So that is a very proud feeling to have for all RCBians. One thing that I would emphasise, though, is that the season’s gone and now we have a new challenge ahead of us, and it’s a really exciting challenge. We’re here to win this year’s IPL."

<p>The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Mar 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.</p>

‘Teams will come hard at us’: Virat Kohli warns RCB teammates ahead of IPL 2026

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has hailed Sanju Samson’s impact on the game as he termed the World Cup winners irreplaceable on Thursday (Mar 19). Speaking in a pre-season event, Parag compared Samson to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and said their impact is unparalleled. According to Parag, they can try different players, but replacing Samson will be a huge task. The former skipper in November 2025 was traded to Chennai Super Kings, while Ravindra Jadeja went in the opposite direction.</p><h2><strong>Parag hails Samson’s impact</strong></h2><p>"We can only try to look for players with the same skills [like Samson] and someone who can fill the hole left by him in the batting order," Parag said in Jaipur. "Just like you cannot replace Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma in any XI, Samson is irreplaceable.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185"><strong>Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"But will we plan something new? That's what we've been discussing in the build-up. If you see last season, we lost five or six close games; in fact, a couple of games were last-ball defeats. This season, if those few games go in our favour, then we won't be asked about our issues any longer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691"><strong>From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"In any 40-over game, there will be a few moments where you have to make the right decisions and that's what I'll focus on - like who will bat where, or what to do at the toss - and if we do that well, then this year will be a good one."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In November, Samson was traded to CSK, with Jadeja going in the opposite direction. This meant Samson would end his long association with the Rajasthan Royals, where he had served for 12 seasons across two spells. In a productive career, he scored 4027 runs from 149 matches with a best of 119 and also scored two hundreds.</p>

In November, Sanju Samson was traded to CSK, with Ravindra Jadeja going in the opposite direction. This meant Samson would end his long association with the Rajasthan Royals, where he had served for 12 seasons across two spells.

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has hailed Sanju Samson’s impact on the game as he termed the World Cup winners irreplaceable on Thursday (Mar 19). Speaking in a pre-season event, Parag compared Samson to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and said their impact is unparalleled. According to Parag, they can try different players, but replacing Samson will be a huge task. The former skipper in November 2025 was traded to Chennai Super Kings, while Ravindra Jadeja went in the opposite direction. Parag hails Samson’s impact "We can only try to look for players with the same skills [like Samson] and someone who can fill the hole left by him in the batting order," Parag said in Jaipur. "Just like you cannot replace Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma in any XI, Samson is irreplaceable. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli "But will we plan something new? That's what we've been discussing in the build-up. If you see last season, we lost five or six close games; in fact, a couple of games were last-ball defeats. This season, if those few games go in our favour, then we won't be asked about our issues any longer. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds "In any 40-over game, there will be a few moments where you have to make the right decisions and that's what I'll focus on - like who will bat where, or what to do at the toss - and if we do that well, then this year will be a good one." In November, Samson was traded to CSK, with Jadeja going in the opposite direction. This meant Samson would end his long association with the Rajasthan Royals, where he had served for 12 seasons across two spells. In a productive career, he scored 4027 runs from 149 matches with a best of 119 and also scored two hundreds.

<p>In November, Sanju Samson was traded to CSK, with Ravindra Jadeja going in the opposite direction. This meant Samson would end his long association with the Rajasthan Royals, where he had served for 12 seasons across two spells.</p>

IPL 2026: Riyan Parag hails Sanju Samson, says 'he is irreplaceable like Kohli or Rohit'

From KL Rahul to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 5000 runs in Indian Premier League. This list also includes David Warner, AB de Villiers and Shikhar Dhawan

<p>From KL Rahul to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 5000 runs in Indian Premier League. This list also includes David Warner, AB de Villiers and Shikhar Dhawan</p>

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 5000 runs in Indian Premier League

From Hardik Pandya to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most sixes in T20Is. This list also includes Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul

<p>From Hardik Pandya to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most sixes in T20Is. This list also includes Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and KL Rahul</p>

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most sixes in T20Is

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, 5 Indian batters with highest individual score in a World Cup final in men’s senior only. The list also features the likes of Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir as well as we recap ahead of India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 final.

<p>From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, 5 Indian batters with highest individual score in a World Cup final in men’s senior only. The list also features the likes of Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir as well as we recap ahead of India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 final.</p>

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, 5 Indian batters with highest individual score in a World Cup final (men’s senior only)

From Virat Kohli to Kane Williamson, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in IND vs NZ ODIs. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ross Taylor and Nathan Astle

<p>From Virat Kohli to Kane Williamson, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in IND vs NZ ODIs. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ross Taylor and Nathan Astle</p>

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in IND vs NZ ODIs

From Finn Allen to Virat Kohli here is a look at five batters with highest scores in T20 World Cup knockouts. The list also features the likes of Tillakaratne Dilshan, Alex Hales and Marlon Samuels.

<p>From Finn Allen to Virat Kohli here is a look at five batters with highest scores in T20 World Cup knockouts. The list also features the likes of Tillakaratne Dilshan, Alex Hales and Marlon Samuels.</p>

From Finn Allen to Virat Kohli, 5 batters with highest scores in T20 World Cup knockouts

Samson broke several records with his unbeaten 97 against the West Indies in the Super 8 tie in Kolkata; however, that isn’t the highest score by an Indian in the competition’s history. Check out five names who have registered the most runs in an innings in the T20 World Cups.

<p>Samson broke several records with his unbeaten 97 against the West Indies in the Super 8 tie in Kolkata; however, that isn’t the highest score by an Indian in the competition’s history. Check out five names who have registered the most runs in an innings in the T20 World Cups.</p>

From Samson to Kohli: Meet 5 Indians with highest score in T20 World Cups

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most sixes in international cricket. This list also includes MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh and Sachin Tendulkar

<p>From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most sixes in international cricket. This list also includes MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh and Sachin Tendulkar</p>

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most sixes in international cricket

<p>Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan toppled India’s Virat Kohli in a unique list as Pakistan continued their fight to reach semfinal of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Playing against Sri Lanka in the final Super 8 match of Group 2, Sahibzada scored his latest hundred to go past Virat Kohli for most runs in a single edition of the T20 World Cup. A 65-run win for Pakistan would see them qualify for the T20 World Cup semifinal; if not, New Zealand will take the second spot alongside England in Group 1.</p><h2><strong>Sahibzada runs the show</strong></h2><p>Having been put into bat first, it was the pairing of Sahibzada and Fakhar Zaman that took the attack against Sri Lanka's bowlers. The pair was scoring runs left, right and centre as they scored 64 runs in the Powerplay. Sahibzada scored his fourth T20 World Cup fifty in the process and equaled Virat’s tally there as well. He and Zaman put together an opening stand of 176 runs, the highest for any wicket in a T20 World Cup edition.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691"><strong>From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While Zaman was unfortunate to miss out after he was dismissed for 84, Sahibzada did not have the same misfortune. He scored his second T20 World Cup hundred, joining Brian Lara as the only other person on the list.</p><h3><strong>Most runs in a T20 WC edition</strong></h3><p>323* - Sahibzada Farhan in 2026*</p><p>319 - Virat Kohli in 2014</p><p>317 - T Dilshan in 2009</p><p>303 - Babar Azam in 2021</p><p>302 - M Jayawardene in 2010</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185"><strong>Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the end, Pakistan scored 212/8 in their 20 overs and gave Sri Lanka a tough target to chase in the quest for the semis. Pakistan need to win by 65 or more runs to qualify for the semifinal of the T20 World Cup or else New Zealand will take second spot and reach the semis alongside England.</p>

Playing against Sri Lanka in the final Super 8 match of Group 2, Sahibzada Farhan scored his latest hundred to go past Virat Kohli for most runs in a single edition of the T20 World Cup.

Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan toppled India’s Virat Kohli in a unique list as Pakistan continued their fight to reach semfinal of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Playing against Sri Lanka in the final Super 8 match of Group 2, Sahibzada scored his latest hundred to go past Virat Kohli for most runs in a single edition of the T20 World Cup. A 65-run win for Pakistan would see them qualify for the T20 World Cup semifinal; if not, New Zealand will take the second spot alongside England in Group 1. Sahibzada runs the show Having been put into bat first, it was the pairing of Sahibzada and Fakhar Zaman that took the attack against Sri Lanka's bowlers. The pair was scoring runs left, right and centre as they scored 64 runs in the Powerplay. Sahibzada scored his fourth T20 World Cup fifty in the process and equaled Virat’s tally there as well. He and Zaman put together an opening stand of 176 runs, the highest for any wicket in a T20 World Cup edition. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds While Zaman was unfortunate to miss out after he was dismissed for 84, Sahibzada did not have the same misfortune. He scored his second T20 World Cup hundred, joining Brian Lara as the only other person on the list. Most runs in a T20 WC edition 323* - Sahibzada Farhan in 2026* 319 - Virat Kohli in 2014 317 - T Dilshan in 2009 303 - Babar Azam in 2021 302 - M Jayawardene in 2010 ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli In the end, Pakistan scored 212/8 in their 20 overs and gave Sri Lanka a tough target to chase in the quest for the semis. Pakistan need to win by 65 or more runs to qualify for the semifinal of the T20 World Cup or else New Zealand will take second spot and reach the semis alongside England.

<p>Playing against Sri Lanka in the final Super 8 match of Group 2, Sahibzada Farhan scored his latest hundred to go past Virat Kohli for most runs in a single edition of the T20 World Cup.</p>

T20 World Cup 2026: Sahibzada Farhan breaks Virat Kohli's THIS record as Pakistan fight for semis spot

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<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/rashmika-mandanna-alia-bhatt-deepika-padukone-indian-celebrities-who-chose-sarees-over-heavy-lehengas-for-their-wedding-day-1772186718024"><strong>Indian celebrities who chose sarees over heavy lehengas for their wedding day</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kohli’s previous record, a celebratory post following India’s victory in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, had seen around 22.8 million likes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actor's wedding post is also just a little behind, with almost 19 million likes.</p><h2>Virosh Udaipur wedding</h2><p>Mandanna and Deverakonda tied the knot on Thursday in an intimate ceremony in Udaipur, which was attended only by close friends and family. As per reports, the wedding was held in both Telugu and Kodava traditions. The couple was also spotted returning to Hyderabad for post-wedding rituals, and are expected to host a wedding reception very soon. The actor couple confirmed their wedding through a social media post on February 22.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mr-and-mrs-deverakonda-rashmika-and-vijay-make-first-appearance-together-watch-1772185234512"><strong>Mr and Mrs Deverakonda! Rashmika and Vijay make first appearance together</strong></a></p><h2>Fans reactions</h2><p>As soon as the photos surfaced, fans flooded social media with congratulatory messages. "Finally Geeta Govindam film feeling in real life," one fan wrote, while another said, "Wishing you joy love and happiness on your wedding day and as you begin your new life together." "Rashmika's Teary eyes, so adorable," another comment read. "Wishing you a lifetime of love and togetherness. Congratulations to you both," said another user.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Netizens have also pointed out in the comment section about the record-breaking likes. "Broken virat kohli's record," one netizen reacted.</p>

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