Kohli targets milestone in IPL 2025 opener vs KKR

Virat Kohli is set to make history in the opening match of IPL 2025 against Kolkata Knight Riders, where he has the chance to become the third player to score over 1000 runs against the team. With 962 runs already against KKR, he aims to join David Warner and Rohit Sharma in this exclusive club. Kohli, who has been with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) since the IPL's inception, expresses his desire to win the tournament as this marks his 18th season. Despite RCB's past heartaches in the finals, Kohli remains committed to the game, emphasizing enjoyment and passion as key motivators. The match, taking place at Eden Gardens on March 22, will also see RCB debut under new captain Rajat Patidar. Fans are optimistic about Kohli's lucky shirt number 18, hoping it brings a change in fortune for the team this season.