Virat Kohli was at his attacking best against Punjab Kings in the 2024 Indian Premier League. The right-handed batsman scored 92 runs off 47 balls, with 7 fours and 6 sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 195.74, his best in the 17th edition of the IPL.
Kohli also completed 1000 runs against PBKS, becoming the first batsman in the history of the tournament to reach 1000 runs against three IPL franchises.
Kohli has scored 1000 runs against Punjab, Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals. David Warner reached the milestone against Punjab and Kolkata.
Rohit Sharma reached 1000 runs against KKR and DC. Shikhar Dhawan reached the milestone against Chennai.
Virat Kohli Completed 1000 runs against PBKS in IPL
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Most 1000+ runs against a Team in IPL
3 - Virat Kohli v (DC, CSK, PBKS)
2 - David Warner v (PBKS, KKR)
2 - Rohit Sharma v ( KKR, DC)
1 - Shikhar Dhawan v ( CSK)#PBKSvsRCB
In 12 matches, Kohli has amassed 634 runs, including 1 hundred and 5 fifties. Meanwhile, Sam Curran's decision to bowl first backfired as the visitors posted 241/7 in their 20 overs.
Rajat Patidar (55 off 23) and Cameron Green (46 off 27) played useful knocks for the Bengaluru-based franchise.