Virat Kohli Breaks T20 Partnership Record in Royal Challengers Bengaluru Victory

• Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Mumbai Indians (MI)
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium
• Key Milestone: Virat Kohli records his 47th century partnership in T20 cricket, taking sole possession of the global record.
• Top Scorer: Phil Salt (78 runs off 36 balls)

Virat Kohli and Phil Salt mounted a relentless offensive against the Mumbai Indians bowling attack, securing a fast start for Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium. The opening pair assembled a 120-run partnership that established immediate control over the match proceedings.

Salt and Kohli Anchor Opening Stand

Phil Salt dictated the early scoring rate with a rapid 78 runs from 36 deliveries. Operating in a supporting capacity, Kohli constructed a measured half-century before falling to Hardik Pandya for exactly 50 runs. The 120-run opening stand represents Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s second-highest initial partnership against the Mumbai Indians in the history of the Indian Premier League.

The franchise record remains the 148-run opening stand produced by Kohli and Faf du Plessis at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during the 2023 tournament.

Kohli Establishes T20 Partnership Milestone

During his innings, Kohli secured his 47th century partnership in T20 cricket. This achievement moves him into first place globally, breaking a tie with Chris Gayle and Babar Azam, who each hold 46 century partnerships.

Most Century Partnerships in T20 Cricket

Defending Champions Maintain Form

Kohli has remained a regular fixture for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru since the inaugural 2008 season sanctioned by the BCCI. His latest statistical milestone further cements his consistency at the top of the batting order. Royal Challengers Bengaluru entered this fixture as the defending tournament champions following their title victory over the Punjab Kings in the 2025 final.