Star batter Virat Kohli continues to etch his name in cricketing history. In the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli achieved a remarkable feat – becoming the first Indian cricketer to play 100 T20 matches at a single venue.
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has been Kohli’s fortress throughout his IPL career. He has donned the RCB and the India jersey for all these 100 T20 appearances, showcasing his consistent brilliance on home turf. This landmark achievement is a testament to Kohli’s loyalty to his franchise and his enduring love for the passionate Bangalore crowd.
While Kohli has become the maiden Indian player to feature across 100 T20 at a particular venue. Overall, Kohli is only the 15th individual. The list includes 11 Bangladeshi player, who have played over hundred T20 games Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
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Virat Kohli – The record setter for India
Player | Matches | Venue |
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Virat Kohli | 100 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
Rohit Sharma | 80 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
MS Dhoni | 69 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
At the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli unsurprisingly boasts an incredible record. In 99 T20s, the modern-day maestro has accumulated 3276 at an average of 39.95 and at a strike rate of 141.75. His tally includes 25 half-century and four hundreds.