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IPL 2025: Virat Kohli Leads Orange Cap Race After Scoring 59 Runs Against KKR In Season's Opener

Virat Kohli has taken the lead in the Orange Cap race by scoring 59 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025's opener on March 22.
Kohli scored 59 runs from 36 balls, including four fours and three sixes, helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase down a target of 175 runs, winning by 7 wickets.
Kohli achieved over 1000 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders, making him the third player to reach this milestone against the team, and he became the first player to score 1000 runs in the IPL against four different teams.
This match marked Kohli's 400th T20 match, where he became just the third Indian to reach this milestone in T20 cricket.

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RCB Captain Rajat Patidar Earns Respect For Virat Kohli Remark After Victory Against KKR

After registering a win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar lauded stalwart batter Virat Kohli's unbeaten knock in the match. Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a statement 7-wicket win against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday at the Eden Gardens. With this victory, Rajat Pati…

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Virat Kohli Extends His Dominance in IPL by Widening Gap in Elusive Feat

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IPL 2025: Virat Kohli Leads Orange Cap Race After Scoring 59 Runs Against KKR In Season's Opener

With 59 runs to his name, batting superstar Virat Kohli is leading the Orange Cap in IPL 2025. He is followed by KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane and RCB opener Phil Salt.

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IPL 2025: Virat Kohli Accomplish Superb Milestone With Heroics in KKR vs RCB

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“The King of 22 Yards”: Virat Kohli Joins 1000-Run Club Against KKR, Dances with SRK at IPL 2025 Opener

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Virat Kohli stars as Bengaluru thrash Kolkata in IPL opener

Virat Kohli opened the Indian Premier League season with an unbeaten 59 as he led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a crushing seven-wicket win over champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the curtain-raiser on Saturday.

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