Virat Kohli once again rose to the occasion not just with his bat but also by rewriting the history books of T20 cricket. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru icon brought up his 100th half-century in the format during a high-stakes chase against Rajasthan Royals in the 2025 IPL, becoming the first Indian and only the second player globally to reach the milestone.
A century of half-centuries 💯
Virat Kohli brings up yet another special milestone 🙌
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Facing a 174-run target on a tricky surface, Kohli held the innings together with poise and precision. As the scoreboard pressure mounted, he calmly maneuvered the strike, waited for his moment, and when the opportunity came, he exploded. In the 15th over, with the crowd holding its breath, Kohli stepped out, met the ball with the full face of the bat, and lofted it high over long-on. The ball sailed over the ropes, and with it, he etched his name into cricketing immortality.
Kohli now stands shoulder to shoulder with Australian veteran David Warner, who leads the all-time chart with 108 T20 fifties. But Kohli’s achievement carries a distinct legacy. From the bustling stadiums of India to packed grounds across the globe, his consistency in the T20 arena has spanned over a decade, built not just on power, but on discipline, timing, and match awareness.
In an age where power-hitting often steals the spotlight, Kohli’s knock served as a celebration of calculated aggression, timing, and sheer class. The milestone also cements his position as one of the format’s most consistent performers across leagues and international cricket.
