RCB opener Virat Kohli smashed a fine half-century in the run chase during the IPL 2026 Final clash against GT. Kohli led his team's chase from the front, reaching the milestone in just 25 balls. It was the fastest of his IPL career, coming in the most important game of the IPL 2026 season.
Fastest 50s for Kohli in the IPL (by balls faced)
25 vs GT, Ahmedabad, 2026
26 vs RR, Bengaluru, 2018
26 vs DC, Delhi, 2018
27 vs LSG, Lucknow, 2025
Chasing a below par 156 to win, Kohli did not waste any time in putting down his marker at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The 38-year-old took the attack to Mohammed Siraj, before unleashing a 19-run over on Kagiso Rabada.
The dismissals of Venkatesh Iyer and Devdutt Padikkal saw hi slow down, but it was still well above par given the required run rate. He eventually reached the milestone in 25 balls, the fastest of his IPL career.
