Virat Kohli on the verge of two major IPL milestones as RCB take on LSG in race for Qualifier 1

Virat Kohli on the verge of reaching a major milestone.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru star batter Virat Kohli is on the verge of achieving a major milestone in the IPL 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants.

Virat Kohli needs 24 runs to score 9000 for the franchise

Virat Kohli is just 24 runs behind to score 9000 runs for the franchise. Since his debut, the 36-year-old has been a consistent player for RCB, featuring in both the IPL and the now-defunct Champions League (CL) T20. He has scored a total of 8,976 runs across 270 innings 8,552 of those coming in 256 IPL innings, along with 424 runs in 14 CLT20 matches.

Virat Kohli eyes 63rd IPL fifty

Viart Kohli is also on the verge of surpassing David Warner for the most fifties in IPL history, with both currently at 62. Scoring one more half-century would put him ahead and strengthen his position among active batters with the most fifties.

Virat Kohli is the the leading run scorer for RCB this season

Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer this season, having scored 548 runs in 12 innings at an average of 60.89 and a strike rate of 145.35, including 7 half-centuries.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s top two scenario

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already qualified for the playoffs and are currently placed third with 17 points from 13 games. A win against Lucknow Super Giants will secure them a top-two finish, setting up a clash with Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1.

Josh Hazelwood rejoins RCB

Big boost for RCB as Josh Hazelwood has reurned back to the RCB camp. He had a brilliant season with the ball as he grabbed 18 wickets in 10 matches and he currently at the fourth place in purple cap race.