Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Virat Kohli completed 9000 IPL runs on Monday during the match against Delhi Capitals, finishing the game with back-to-back sixes. His next target is the special milestone of 10,000 IPL runs, which is a long shot for other current players, even those in the top five. Although Kohli is already 37, which raises some questions about his longevity, former New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan believes he can achieve that without any doubts.Mitchell McClenaghan hailed Virat Kohli’s remarkable consistency following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s emphatic nine-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 clash.
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Axar Patel shares a big update on Mitchell StarcA fiery new-ball spell from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood saw them dismantle Delhi’s batting line-up, blasting them for just 75, their lowest total of the season, to ensure RCB’s dominant victory at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. The chase was completed with ease, underscoring RCB’s all-round superiority.Reflecting on Kohli’s consistent excellence in the tournament, McClenaghan highlighted the discipline and adaptability that has defined the veteran’s journey over the years while speaking on JioHotstar.“Virat Kohli has been unbelievably consistent. Getting 9000 IPL runs against the best bowlers in the world is not an easy task. It’s about hunger, discipline and adapting every year and that’s what brings out the best in him. He’s been in the IPL since 2008 and the best part is that he didn’t start his career at number three. Later he moved to the middle position, batting, batting. opened Chris Gayle, which has completely changed his game. He will reach 10,000 runs soon, no doubt Kohli is the best batsman the IPL has ever seen, not just because of how he has developed and dominated at different times,” McClenaghan told JioStar.Here are the top 5 run-scorers in the IPL:OrderPlayerteam(s)Total runs1Virat KohliRoyal Challengers Bengaluru9.0122Rohit SharmaMumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers7.1833Shikhar DhawanPBKS, DC, SRH, MI, Deccan Chargers6.7694David WarnerDelhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, RaPBhulKS,56D Capital RCB, SRH5.580“Instead of reinventing himself, he’s been doing the same things consistently, over and over again, and he’s only getting better at it. The break from international cricket now helps him organize his time better throughout the year. He’s got enough time to work on his fitness and stay fresh. He’s got enough experience and knows how to deal with pressure situations. It’s just about being able to bat in the areas you do the most, being in control of the bats.” swing that we are seeing right now and that is why his impact with the new ball has always been great,” he added.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Upcoming Matches:
DateThey will opposePlacetime (IST)30 April Gujarat Titans Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 7:30 PM 07 May MayLucknow Super GiantsEkana Stadium, Lucknow Stadium 7:30 PM 10 May Mumbai Indians Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur 7:30 PM17 MayPunjab KingsHPCA Stadium, Dharamshala 3:30 PM22 MaySunrisers HyderabadRajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad 7:30 PM
