Virat Kohli has made history in the 2025 IPL by becoming the first player ever to score 600 or more runs in a single IPL season on five separate occasions. This achievement came during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s final league match against Lucknow Super Giants, where Kohli scored 54 off 30 balls, marking yet another milestone in his illustrious career.
Kohli’s 600+ Run
No other player has managed to reach this landmark as many times. KL Rahul is next on the list, having achieved 600+ runs in four seasons, followed by Chris Gayle and David Warner, who have done it three times each.
Kohli’s 2025 IPL Performance
In IPL 2025, Kohli has played 13 matches, scoring 602 runs at an average of 60.2 and a strike rate of 147.9, with eight half-centuries. His consistent run-scoring has been pivotal for RCB, and he remains the league’s all-time highest run-getter.
Context and Significance
Scoring 600+ runs in an IPL season is considered a benchmark for batting excellence, given the tournament’s competitive nature and short format. Kohli’s ability to do this feat five times, including three consecutive seasons (2023–2025), underscores his consistency and adaptability at the highest level.
Comparison with Other Players
| Player | 600+ Run Season | Years Achieved |
| Virat Kohli | 5 | 2013, 2016, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| KL Rahul | 4 | 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Chris Gayle | 3 | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| David Warner | 3 | 2016, 2017, 2019 |
Kohli’s feat stands out not just for its frequency but for its longevity, as he has accomplished this across more than a decade of IPL cricket.
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Summary
Virat Kohli’s achievement of scoring 600+ runs in an IPL season for the fifth time sets a new standard in the tournament’s history. He is now the sole player to have reached this milestone so often, reinforcing his reputation as one of the greatest T20 batsmen of all time.
