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Virat Kohli is set to reach a significant milestone in his cricket career by playing his 400th T20 match during the IPL 2025 opener. The match is scheduled against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the historic Eden Gardens. Kohli becomes the third Indian cricketer to reach this milestone, after Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma.

In his illustrious T20 career, Kohli has amassed a total of 12,886 runs across 382 innings, maintaining a commendable average of 41.43. His impressive record includes nine centuries and 97 half-centuries, underscoring his consistency and prowess in the format. Kohli stands as India’s highest run-scorer in T20 cricket and ranks sixth on the all-time list globally.

Kohli’s batting partner for the IPL 2025 season will be England’s Phil Salt. Salt has expressed his enthusiasm over the partnership, emphasizing the strong bond they share, characterized by mutual interests and a competitive spirit. Kohli’s previous encounters with notable bowlers are also in focus as he prepares for this milestone game. Against Varun Chakravarthy, Kohli has managed to score 40 runs off 39 balls, with Chakravarthy dismissing him once. Facing another spin challenge, Sunil Narine, Kohli has scored 162 runs in 157 balls, with four dismissals.

Kohli has significantly improved his gameplay against spin bowling. In IPL 2024, he scored 292 runs off 213 balls at a strike rate of 137.08 against spinners, equipped with 17 boundaries and 15 sixes. This improvement is a key factor as he aims to lead his team to their first-ever IPL title, a goal that remains a top priority for the senior cricketer both as a player and a leader.

As Kohli prepares for this landmark game, cricket fans worldwide anticipate witnessing another chapter in the illustrious career of one of India’s cricketing greats.

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