Star Indian batter and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) legend Virat Kohli continues to scale new peaks in T20 cricket. During match number 28 of IPL 2025 against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Kohli etched his name into history once again by registering his 100th T20 half-century—a feat no other Indian has achieved so far.
Virat Kohli Reaches 100 T20 Half-Centuries
Batting in the second innings of the match, Kohli played a composed knock, reaching his half-century in 39 balls. With this, he became only the second cricketer in T20 history to score 100 fifties, joining David Warner (108) in the elite club.
Most Half-Centuries in T20 Cricket
| Rank | Player | Matches | Innings | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DA Warner | 400 | 399 | 108 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | 405 | 388 | 100 |
| 3 | Babar Azam | 311 | 300 | 90 |
| 4 | CH Gayle | 463 | 455 | 88 |
| 5 | JC Buttler | 440 | 415 | 86 |
Virat Kohli Equals Warner IPL Record
Kohli milestone in Jaipur was not just a personal triumph in T20 cricket but also a significant IPL record. The knock marked his 58th IPL fifty, taking his total IPL 50+ scores to 66 (including 8 centuries). This puts him on par with David Warner, who also has 66 fifty-plus scores (62 fifties + 4 centuries).
Most 50+ Scores in IPL History
| Rank | Player | Span | Matches | Innings | Runs | 100s | 50s | 50+ Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Warner | 2009–2024 | 184 | 184 | 6565 | 4 | 62 | 66 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | 2008–2025 | 258 | 250 | 8240 | 8 | 58 | 66 |
| 3 | S Dhawan | 2008–2024 | 222 | 221 | 6769 | 2 | 51 | 53 |
| 4 | R Sharma | 2008–2025 | 261 | 256 | 6666 | 2 | 43 | 45 |
| 5 | KL Rahul | 2013–2025 | 135 | 126 | 4868 | 4 | 39 | 43 |
A Historic IPL Season for Virat Kohli
This IPL season has seen Kohli in stellar form, not only anchoring RCB’s batting but also continuing to break records with remarkable consistency. With over 8200 IPL runs, he remains the highest run-scorer in IPL history, setting new benchmarks for future generations.
