Virat Kohli to reach landmark 250 IPL matches as RCB face DC in crucial encounter

Kohli's milestone match against DC

Virat Kohli is poised to etch his name in the annals of cricketing history as he gears up for his 250th IPL match. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lock horns with Delhi Capitals (DC) in what is a pivotal encounter for both sides in the IPL 2024 season.

Kohli will join an elite club, becoming the fourth player to reach this milestone. Remarkably, he will also be the first to achieve this feat while exclusively representing a single franchise throughout his IPL career.

Today's fixture holds immense significance, with RCB requiring a victory to bolster their playoff aspirations, while a defeat for DC would severely dent their chances.

In contrast to Kohli's unwavering loyalty, other cricketing stalwarts like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Dinesh Karthik have plied their trade for multiple franchises in the IPL. Dhoni, now in his 15th season with Chennai Super Kings, previously represented Rising Pune Supergiant. Similarly, Rohit commenced his IPL journey with Deccan Chargers before finding success with Mumbai Indians. Karthik, on the other hand, has donned the colours of several franchises before reuniting with RCB in IPL 2022.

Kohli's association with RCB dates back to the league's inception when he was drafted from the U-19 ranks. Since then, he has emerged as one of the IPL's most prolific batsmen, amassing a staggering 7897 runs, the highest tally by any player. His unwavering commitment and consistent performances have made him a linchpin of the RCB lineup, guiding them to the IPL final in 2016.

Under Kohli's astute leadership, RCB has tasted considerable success, notching up 66 wins from 143 matches. His illustrious career is adorned with numerous records, including the accolade of scoring the most runs in a single IPL season (973 in 2016). Kohli's enduring bond with RCB suggests that he is likely to continue representing the franchise until he hangs up his boots.