{"id":264579,"date":"2025-03-22T18:31:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T18:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/22\/ipl-2025-virat-kohli-reaches-new-milestone-with-heroics-in-kkr-vs-rcb-opener-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2025-03-22T18:31:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T18:31:18","slug":"ipl-2025-virat-kohli-reaches-new-milestone-with-heroics-in-kkr-vs-rcb-opener-cricket-news-the-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/22\/ipl-2025-virat-kohli-reaches-new-milestone-with-heroics-in-kkr-vs-rcb-opener-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2025: Virat Kohli reaches new milestone with heroics in KKR vs RCB opener | Cricket News – The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NEW DELHI: Batting stalwart Virat Kohli<\/a> achieved another significant milestone in his IPL<\/a> career on Saturday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) opener at Eden Gardens, completing over 1,000 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
During the IPL 2025 season opener, Kohli played a match-winning knock of 59 not out off 36 balls to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) chase down a target of 175 set by KKR.
This innings not only propelled RCB to a seven-wicket victory but also marked his 1,000+ runs against KKR, further cementing his place as one of the most consistent and prolific batsmen in IPL history.
This victory was special for Kohli, as it marked his 1,000+ runs against KKR, one of the four teams he has dominated over the years.
The others include CSK, DC, and PBKS, against whom he has also crossed the 1,000-run mark.
Kohli, along with Phil Salt, who scored a fiery 56 off 31 balls, formed a solid opening partnership that saw RCB off to a blazing start.
The pair added 95 runs for the first wicket in just 8.3 overs, taking the game away from KKR early. Their fast-paced approach made the chase look easy, with RCB reaching the target in just 16.2 overs with 177\/3 on the board.
Kohli\u2019s composure and ability to adapt to the situation was evident, as he played with calm authority, seeing his side through the chase with crucial boundaries and sixes.<\/p>\n

Earlier in the match, KKR had set a competitive target, finishing their innings at 174\/8. Ajinkya Rahane played a key role with 56 runs, and Sunil Narine<\/a> provided valuable support with a quickfire 44 off 26 balls.
However, RCB\u2019s bowlers, led by Krunal Pandya (3\/29) and Josh Hazlewood (2\/22), executed a well-structured comeback after KKR\u2019s solid start.
Their combined efforts restricted KKR from accelerating in the death overs, leaving them with a target that was always within reach for RCB.
As RCB have made a strong start to IPL 2025, Kohli\u2019s contribution on and off the field remains invaluable.<\/p>\n


Get the latest IPL 2025<\/a> updates on Times of India<\/a>, including match schedules<\/a>, team squads<\/a>, and IPL live scores<\/a> for CSK<\/a>, MI<\/a>, RCB<\/a>, KKR<\/a>, SRH<\/a>, LSG<\/a>, DC<\/a>, GT<\/a>, PBKS<\/a>, and RR<\/a>. Find out how to watch IPL 2025<\/a> in Canada<\/a> and the USA<\/a>.<\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n