Virat Kohli Half-Centuries milestone was reached in RCB’s match against CSK during IPL 2025. Kohli smashed 62 runs off 33 balls at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. With this performance, he equaled David Warner’s record of 62 half-centuries in the IPL.
RCB vs CSK: Kohli Shines at Home Ground
RCB faced CSK in Match 52 of IPL 2025. CSK captain MS Dhoni won the toss and chose to bowl first. Kohli and Jacob Bethell gave RCB a strong start with a 97-run partnership. Bethell scored 55, while Kohli hit 62 before being dismissed by Khaleel Ahmed.
Virat Kohli Half-Centuries Tally Hits 62 in IPL History
Kohli’s fifty against CSK marked his 7th half-century in IPL 2025. It was also his 62nd overall in IPL history, making him equal with Warner. Kohli has always played for RCB since the tournament began in 2008, unlike Warner, who represented both SRH and DC.
Top 5 Players With Most IPL Half-Centuries
Here are the top 5 players with the most half-centuries (50-99 runs) in IPL:
- Virat Kohli – 62
- David Warner – 62
- Shikhar Dhawan – 51
- Rohit Sharma – 46
- AB de Villiers – 40
IPL 2025: Kohli Leads Orange Cap Race
In IPL 2025, Kohli has scored 505 runs from 11 matches so far. He currently wears the Orange Cap, showing his top form. His average is 63.13, and his strike rate stands at 143.46. This shows Kohli is in amazing form this season.
Warner Goes Unsold as Kohli Breaks Records
David Warner, despite his incredible IPL record, went unsold in the 2025 mega auction. As Kohli continues to break records, Warner’s absence is strongly felt.
