King Kohli just 58 runs away from creating history! Will Virat break the great record of Chris Gayle and Warner in the match against SRH?

Bengaluru: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League is now at its last stage. With only four matches remaining in the league stage, the path of the tournament is going to turn towards the playoffs and finals. The match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 22 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad has become not just a normal game but a strategic battle that will decide the direction of the playoffs. Both the teams have already confirmed their playoff tickets, but this match will decide which two will be the first qualifiers. Meanwhile, RCB’s batting engine Virat Kohli has a chance to create a new historical record in the IPL.

History is at the doorstep by just 58 runs

Virat Kohli holds the record for scoring the most runs in the 19-year history of IPL. Kohli’s bat, which has been in consistent form, has also been very aggressive this season. So far in IPL 2026, he has scored 542 runs in 13 matches at an average of 54.20, which includes one century and four half-centuries. If RCB bats this match against Hyderabad and Kohli manages to add 58 more runs, he will become the first cricketer to score 600+ runs in four consecutive seasons in the IPL. Currently, Chris Gayle, David Warner and KL Rahul have jointly achieved this feat three times each, but Virat will be the first player to surpass them and create a new standard.

RCB’s top position and every race count

Royal Challengers Bangalore have claimed to become the first team to secure a ticket to the playoffs with their consistent performance in IPL 2026. So far, with 18 points in 13 matches, they are on top of the points table, with a net run rate of 1.065. If RCB increases their points to 20 by winning this match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, then they can finish on top, which will make their path in the first qualifier relatively easy. However, if it loses the match, then the net run rate and points count will play a very important role in the race for top-2, because Gujarat Titans also have 18 points and Hyderabad can reach 18 even if they win.

The rhythm will break on Virat’s bat

This match is not just a team versus team, but is also special in terms of Virat Kohli’s personal record. Fans would like him to not only help the team win today but also get his name written by touching historical figures with his bat. Will Virat complete his 58 runs and become the first player to cross 600 runs for the fourth consecutive time in IPL, or will the predatory bowling strategy break his intentions today – this thrill will make this match more special.