During Wednesday's IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants, star batsman Virat Kohli made history. As RCB easily defeated LSG by five wickets, Kohli added another feather to his already remarkable career by scoring 49 from 34 balls. Despite just hitting one six during his innings, Kohli surpassed KL Rahul to become the Indian opener with the most sixes in IPL history. Rahul currently has 184 and Kohli 185. Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill are ranked fourth and fifth in the elite list, respectively, while Mumbai Indians star Rohit Sharma comes in third with 148.
Kohli is ranked third overall, after David Warner (210) and Chris Gayle (326).Despite not being fully healthy, Kohli expressed satisfaction with his intensity and strategy on Wednesday when Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets in an IPL 2026 encounter.
"Much better than the last match. I'm not quite there yet. Last game, my knee hurt a little. In terms of my health, I've been sick for the past four or five days. After the game, Kohli remarked, "So, just getting back up to my best."
Prior to the match at Chinnaswamy Stadium, the former captain of India was observed working out with his left knee tightly wrapped.
With six fours and a six, Kohli reached his tournament total of 228 runs at an average of 57, earning him the Orange Cap."I was pleased with my intensity because I had a good start to the day. Once more, I would have like to continue and complete the game. Sometimes you have to take the conditions into account as well.
"The throw slowed down significantly, and all I wanted to do was probably continue in the same way. However, I should have probably completed that one as well in the end."