IPL Franchises Extend Birthday Wishes To Legendary India Cricketer Virat Kohli

The Indian Premier League (IPL) sent birthday wishes to legendary India cricketer Virat Kohli, who turned 36 on Tuesday. Virat has etched his name on franchise cricket's record book after his consistent performance with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). He is the leading run-scorer in Indian Premier League (IPL) history with 8,004 runs for the Bengaluru-based franchise in 252 matches at an average of 38.66 with eight centuries and 55 fifties. His best score is 113*. Despite his efforts, he has never won the IPL.

He has also won the Orange Cap for most runs in an IPL season twice, in 2016 and 2024. In 2016 season, he scored a massive 973 runs with four centuries and seven fifties at an average of 81.08 in 16 matches with a strike rate of above 152.

The Bengaluru-based franchise took their official X handle and said that Kohli's dedication is unmatched.

"The GOAT. The Legend. The Kings. His skills, unrivaled. His dedication, unmatched. His greatness, undeniable. His legacy, infinite. Happy 18*2= 36th birthday Virat," RCB wrote on X.