On Friday, March 28, there’s going to be an exciting clash as the Chennai Super Kings take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Chepauk Stadium. This is match number 8 of the IPL 2025 season, and both teams are coming in strong after winning their opening games. Fans will definitely be keeping an eye on two legends: Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. These guys know how to draw a crowd!
Let’s talk about Virat for a second. He had a fantastic start to the season, where he scored a sizzling fifty and helped RCB secure a win against the Knight Riders. You can bet he’s eager to keep that momentum rolling and put on another great show against the Men in Yellow. In light of this important matchup, let’s take a look at five records Virat might break during the game against CSK.
13000 runs in T 20 cricket
First up, he’s just 55 runs away from hitting 13,000 runs in T20s. It’s a big milestone, and he would be the first Indian to hit that mark and the fifth player overall. Here are the top players with the most T20 runs:
| Rank | Player | Runs | Matches Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Gayle | 14,562 | 463 |
| 2 | Alex Hales | 13,610 | 494 |
| 3 | Kieron Pollard | 13,537 | 695 |
| 4 | Shoaib Malik | 13,535 | 553 |
| 5 | Virat Kohli | 12,945 | 400 |
Lead run getter against CSK
Next, Virat is chasing another record: becoming the highest run-scorer against CSK. Right now, Shikhar Dhawan leads that list with 1,057 runs, while Virat is just five runs shy of catching up.
| Rank | Player | Runs | Innings Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shikhar Dhawan | 1,057 | 29 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | 1,053 | 32 |
5000 runs in T 20 cricket as opener
Also on his radar is the milestone of 5,000 runs in T20s as an opener. Currently, he has 4,962 runs in that position, needing only 38 more to reach the mark. Here’s a look at the top openers in T20s:
| Rank | Player | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Gayle | 13,469 |
| 2 | Alex Hales | 12,857 |
| 3 | David Warner | 11,712 |
| 4 | Aaron Finch | 9,697 |
| 5 | Quinton de Kock | 9,684 |
1000 boundaries in Asia
Virat is also close to hitting 1,000 fours in T20s across Asia, being just nine away from that number. He managed to hit four fours in his first match against KKR, bringing his total to 991. If he can score 70 runs or even get a century, he could break all these records in one go against CSK.
150 catches in T 20
Lastly, Virat is on the verge of another record: completing 150 catches in T20s in Asia. He needs four more to reach that goal, but let’s be honest, getting four catches in one game might be a bit of a stretch. Still, it’s totally possible for him to break these records when he faces off against CSK. Fans have a lot to look forward to!
