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Virat Kohli continues to rewrite T20 history even at the age of 37, with the latest milestone coming during the IPL 2026 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

The star batter became the first player in men’s T20 cricket history to be involved in 211 fifty-plus partnerships, once again highlighting his extraordinary consistency in the shortest format.

Virat Kohli tops elite T20 partnership list

Kohli, who is already regarded as one of the greatest T20 batters of all time, has been part of several iconic batting combinations over the years.

Whether it is his successful partnership with Rohit Sharma in international cricket or the legendary Virat Kohli-AB de Villiers duo in the IPL, the former RCB skipper has consistently delivered massive stands and match-winning performances.

His ability to build partnerships across different situations and conditions has made him one of the most dependable batters in T20 history, with the numbers once again reflecting his dominance in the format.

Venkatesh Iyer and Kohli give RCB flying start

A similar story unfolded during the clash against Hyderabad as Kohli and his latest opening partner Venkatesh Iyer put on an explosive display while chasing a mammoth target of 256 runs. The duo added 60 runs in just 27 deliveries, giving Bengaluru the perfect platform in the powerplay.

Most of the attacking strokeplay came from Venkatesh, who smashed 44 runs off only 19 deliveries, while Kohli played a steady supporting role with a quick 14 off 8 balls.

RCB eye top-two finish ahead of IPL 2026 playoffs

RCB are currently playing their final league-stage match of IPL 2026 and will now head into the playoffs after this encounter. The result of this game could decide whether the defending champions secure a top-two finish and play Qualifier 1 or end up featuring in the Eliminator.

Having remained one of the most consistent teams throughout the season, Bengaluru will once again rely heavily on Kohli as they enter the pressure phase of the tournament.

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