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Virat Kohli spent over 1000 minutes at crease in IPL 2016, sets another world record

New Delhi, June 2: With his exceptional power hittings India's 'run machine' Virat Kohli shattered several records in Twenty20 history during Indian Premier League (IPL) that has left cricket experts awestruck.

List of records broken by 'run machine' Virat Kohli during IPL 2016List of records broken by 'run machine' Virat Kohli during IPL 2016

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper and opener entertained millions of cricket fans and almost single-handedly took his side into the final.

Virat Kohli's yet another incredible record in IPL 2016


His team may not have managed to win the maiden trophy, but India's run machine Virat Kohli has had a dream run in the tournament.

With his batting masterclass, the prolific right-handed batter played some exquisite innings in the ninth edition of tournament and created some incredible records as well.

(Kohli-Dhoni to play football match against Bollywood actors)(Kohli-Dhoni to play football match against Bollywood actors)

Known for his immaculate timing and technique, the Delhi batsman smashed four centuries this season and ended the tournament as the Orange Cap winner for amassing maximum runs in the cash-rich league.

Apart from hitting maximum centuries, most sixes in the tournament, the 27-year-old also set a unique record which no body even discussed about.

(Virat Kohli fails to breach 1000-run barrier) (Virat Kohli fails to breach 1000-run barrier)

Virat also became the first player to spend more than 1,000 minutes at the crease in an IPL season, a feat that is a rarity in the shortest format of the game.

OneIndia News

Story first published: Thursday, August 3, 2017, 7:32 [IST]
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