Kohli breaks own IPL record vs PBKS

Virat Kohli sets new IPL record against Punjab Kings
He has now scored 1189 runs against PBKS, surpassing his CSK tally
The batter reaches the top of the all-time most runs vs one opponent list

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Virat Kohli has created a unique record in the ongoing IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings in IPL 2026.

The star Indian

batter opened the innings for RCB and has provided a stormy start to his team with the bat.

Kohli made a quick start and played few exquisite shots to get the RCB side going in this important encounter in Dharamshala. Despite Jacob Bethell's dismissal, Kohli continued his onslaught with Devdutt Padikkal. The pair has propelled RCB to 91/1 in just 8 overs, as Kohli bats on 32 runs off just 20 balls.

As Kohli looks set to score another big one, the India stalwart has already created a new milestone. Kohli, while batting against PBKS, has gone past his own record against Chennai Super Kings, and now has scored most runs in the IPL against Punjab Kings.

His tally against CSK in 1174 runs, which he went past when he scored 18 runs against PBKS. Currently (at the score of 32), Kohli has amassed 1189 runs against Punjab Kings, the most for him against any opponent in IPL.

Virat Kohli holds Most Runs against Single Opponent in IPL

Virat Kohli's current tally against PBKS is the most by any player against a single opponent in IPL. In fact, Kohli occupies the first three places himsel, while Rohit Sharma and David Warner complete the top five scoring chart.