Virat Kohli Becomes First Batter to Score 1000 Runs Against Mumbai Indians During RCB vs MI IPL Match at Wankhede Stadium
Virat Kohli makes history with 1,000 IPL runs against Mumbai Indians, anchoring
RCB’s massive total at Wankhede with a composed half-century in a record-breaking outing.
Virat Kohli scripted history on Sunday, April 12, 2026, by becoming the first batter to score 1,000 runs against Mumbai Indians in IPL history. He achieved this milestone during Match 20 of IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium, needing just 20 runs to reach the mark.
Kohli reached the four-digit mark in his 36th innings against the five-time champions. While his overall T20 tally against MI (including CLT20) surpassed 1,000 runs earlier in the match, he also became the first to reach the feat specifically within the IPL. Kohli scored 50 off 38 balls, featuring 5 fours and 1 six.
He is now the first player to have scored 1,000+ runs against five different IPL teams, including CSK, DC, PBKS, and KKR.Beyond the 1,000-run milestone, Kohli broke several other records during his stay at the crease.
He was involved in his 47th century partnership (a 120-run stand with Phil Salt), surpassing the previous record of 46 held by Chris Gayle and Babar Azam. Kohli extended his exceptional record at Wankhede, where he now averages over 45 in the IPL.
RCB sets a big target for Mumbai Indians
Royal Challengers Bengaluru set a massive target of 240/4, propelled by half-centuries from Kohli, Phil Salt (78), and Rajat Patidar (53). This total marks RCB's highest-ever score against Mumbai Indians in IPL history. Phil Salt and Virat Kohli established a 120-run opening partnership in just 10.5 overs. Salt was the primary aggressor, smashing 78 off 36 balls with 6 fours and 6 sixes.
Following Salt's departure, Rajat Patidar played a whirlwind knock, scoring 53 runs off only 20 balls (SR 265.00), which included 5 towering sixes. Tim David provided the final flourish against his former team, remaining unbeaten on 34 off 16 balls*.
Mumbai's bowlers struggled on a flat Wankhede deck, with Jasprit Bumrah being the most economical despite going wicketless (0/35 in 4 overs). Trent Boult, Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner, and Shardul Thakur picked up one wicket each, though most conceded over 10 runs per over.
