During the ongoing IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on 24 April 2026, Virat Kohli is currently anchoring a massive chase of 206 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Despite an early scare when he was dropped for a duck on the very first ball by Washington Sundar, Kohli recovered to lead the charge. He has played a composed yet impactful innings, notably hitting his 300th IPL six during the chase becoming the first player to achieve this milestone for a single franchise.

Kohli has reached 81 runs off 44 balls, featuring 8 fours and 6 sixes. During this innings, Kohli became the first player in IPL history to hit 800 fours. He anchored the chase alongside Devdutt Padikkal, who was batting aggressively at 55 off 27 balls. Kohli also struck his 300th IPL six during the 8th over against Rashid Khan.Kohli started aggressively, capitalizing on a life he received when he was dropped for a duck on the first ball. He punished loose deliveries from Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder, helping RCB reach 58/1 by the end of the 6th over.Known for his "patient" middle-over approach, Kohli showed intent today by using his feet against GT's spinners, including Rashid Khan, ensuring the momentum didn't stall as the field spread.

Virat Kohli hits his 300th six in IPL

Entering the game on April 24, 2026, Kohli had 299 sixes to his name. He cleared the ropes with a signature shot at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to become only the fourth player to enter the "300 Club" in the IPL. He cleared the boundary with his trademark lofted drive, a shot that not only brought the crowd to its feet but also secured his place in an elite power-hitting bracket.

He is the third player to hit 300 sixes in IPL, where the record is led by the former MI captain, Rohit Sharma and former RCB player, Chris Gayle who leads the club with 357 sixes. RCB is currently in 3rd place on the points table, and this victory is vital for their playoff race.