Kohli’s T20 Milestones: Top 10 Virat Kohli IPL Innings of All Time

Virat Kohli is not just a player in the IPL; he is an institution. With over 9,000 runs and a record-extending 9 centuries as of May 2026, his blade has authored some of the most dramatic chapters in T20 history. Following his latest masterclass against KKR in Raipur, where he crossed the 14,000 T20 runs milestone, we take a look back at the innings that stand at the pinnacle of his career.

1. 113 off 50 balls vs Kings XI Punjab (2016)

Widely regarded as the greatest IPL innings ever. Playing with nine stitches in his left hand due to a split webbing, Kohli ignored the pain to smash 113 runs in a rain-shortened 15-over game. His sheer will to win that night in Bengaluru remains the stuff of legend.

2. 105* off 60 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2026)

The "Redemption Knock." After suffering back-to-back ducks, Kohli arrived in Raipur under immense pressure. He didn't just score a century; he conducted a chase masterclass to hunt down 193, becoming the first player to reach 9 IPL hundreds and the fastest to 14,000 T20 runs.

3. 108* off 58 balls vs Rising Pune Supergiants (2016)

A clinic in chasing. RCB needed a win to stay alive, and Kohli delivered an unbeaten century that made a stiff 192-run target look like a walk in the park. This was the moment the world realized Kohli had mastered the art of the T20 chase.

4. 109 off 55 balls vs Gujarat Lions (2016)

The day the "Green Jersey" became iconic. Kohli and AB de Villiers both scored centuries in the same match, putting on a 229-run partnership. Kohli’s 109 was a mix of classic drives and late-innings carnage that left the GL bowlers shell-shocked.

5. 113 off 72 balls vs Rajasthan Royals (2024)

His first century of the 2024 season showcased his evolution. While critics questioned his strike rate, Kohli anchored the innings with a brilliant 113, proving he could still dominate an entire 20-over quota in the modern, high-speed era of the IPL.

6. 100 off 63 balls vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2023)

In a must-win game for playoffs, Kohli brought out his best against a disciplined SRH attack. This century was personal—it ended a four-year century drought and reminded everyone that the King was far from finished.

7. 99 off 58 balls vs Delhi Daredevils (2013)

The most "heartbreaking" great innings. Kohli was run out on the final ball of the innings while on 99. Though he missed the triple figures, the quality of his strokeplay in Delhi that night signaled the arrival of a T20 superstar.

8. 82* off 51 balls vs Mumbai Indians (2023)

While not a century, this opening-day demolition of MI was a statement. Chasing 172, Kohli and Faf du Plessis made a mockery of the target. Kohli’s unbeaten 82 was a blend of arrogance and elegance that set the tone for his 2023 resurgence.

9. 100 off 58 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2019)

The Eden Gardens "Storm." Kohli paced his innings beautifully, reaching his fifty in 40 balls before exploding to score the next 50 in just 17 deliveries. It was a tactical masterpiece against one of the league's best spin attacks.

10. 90* off 52 balls vs Chennai Super Kings (2020)

On a sluggish Dubai pitch where every other batter struggled, Kohli ran like a marathon runner. He scored 90 without much boundary support, relying on elite fitness to pick up doubles and triples, leading RCB to a famous win over their arch-rivals.