Virat Kohli scripts all-time T20 record, leaves Babar Azam and Chris Gayle behind
Virat Kohli has set a new record in T20 cricket by achieving the most 50-plus partnerships. This milestone was reached during a match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Kohli surpassed previous record holders, including Babar Azam and Chris Gayle, solidifying his status in the sport.
- ▪Virat Kohli now holds the record for the most 50-plus partnerships in men's T20 cricket history with 211.
- ▪He achieved this feat during an IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
- ▪Kohli surpassed Alex Hales, who has 210 partnerships, and is followed by David Warner, Babar Azam, and Chris Gayle.
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