IPL 2023: After masterclass vs MI, Virat Kohli joins elite list of opening batters

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Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 off 49 was crucial in helping RCB defeat MI in their opening IPL match.

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During this innings, the former RCB skipper achieved a new milestone.

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He is now the seventh batter with 3000 runs as an opener in the IPL!

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The others on this list include Shikhar Dhawan, David Warner, Chris Gayle, Gautam Gambhir, Ajinkya Rahane and KL Rahul.

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Kohli has hit 3054 runs in 85 matches, averaging 43.01.

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His innings against the Mumbai Indians included 6 fours and 5 sixes.

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Across his 216 IPL matches, the batter has scored a massive 2706 IPL runs!

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This makes him the highest run-getter in the history of the IPL.

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