In a format built for chaos, Virat Kohli has always been a personification of calm. After years of redefining what batting excellence looks like in T20 cricket, the maestro from Delhi has reached yet another milestone that reinforces his place among the greats.
Following his unbeaten 62 against Rajasthan Royals in his side’s latest IPL match, Virat Kohli has become just the second cricketer to score 100 fifties in T20 cricket, joining Australia’s David Warner (108) and staying ahead of a heavyweight list that includes Babar Azam, Chris Gayle, and Jos Buttler.
Kohli’s latest achievement is a testament to how he has forged a legacy built on timing, precision, and a stubborn refusal to play outside the identity he has so rigorously shaped, in a format that often reduces cricket to power-hitting and innovation.
Virat Kohli’s T20 batting has never been about gimmicks. He doesn’t reverse-scoop or ramp, and he rarely slog-sweeps. What he does is chase targets with unnerving composure, rotate the strike like a metronome, and unleash cover drives with a painter’s touch. Whether it’s an IPL chase or an India-Pakistan blockbuster on the global stage, Kohli has time and again produced innings that blend clarity with control.
It’s no accident that most of those fifties have come in winning causes. Virat Kohli’s half-centuries often arrive when India or Royal Challengers Bangalore need stability, a launchpad, or someone to simply bat through the innings.
The 100th fifty is not just a tribute to his talent but also to his discipline. In an age where careers flicker and fade under the strain of non-stop T20 leagues, Kohli’s sustained excellence is a case study in how fitness, mental sharpness, and cricketing intelligence can extend longevity in even the most physically demanding format.
As a veteran of 405 contests, he may not grace the international arena again, making the IPL contests he participates in his showcase of excellence.
Most 50s in T20 Cricket:
| Player | 50s in T20s |
|---|---|
| David Warner | 108 |
| Virat Kohli | 100 |
| Babar Azam | 90 |
| Chris Gayle | 88 |
| Jos Buttler | 86 |
Virat Kohli has earned the right to join batting greats with his unwavering commitment to the game. Achieving 100 fifties in a format built to reward flash while often forgetting the steady is no small feat. It’s a reminder that greatness doesn’t always have to roar. Sometimes, it just keeps showing up — again and again — fifty runs at a time.
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