List of Players with Fastest 14,000 T20 Runs: Whenever the name of the ‘Chase Master’ arises in the history of T20 cricket, existing records automatically begin to pale in comparison. In a thrilling encounter during IPL 2026, Virat Kohli once again proved why he is regarded as the world’s finest batsman. Playing against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Kohli not only steered his team to victory but also shattered a major record held by the ‘Universe Boss,’ Chris Gayle.
RCB vs KKR: King Kohli’s Masterclass in Raipur
On May 13, 2026, in the 57th match of the IPL held at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Stadium in Raipur, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced off against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Batting first, KKR set a challenging target of 193 runs.
Stepping out to chase, Virat Kohli adopted an aggressive approach right from the start. He played an unbeaten century knock of 105 runs* off just 60 balls, an innings studded with 11 fours and 3 towering sixes. Thanks to this match-winning innings, RCB secured a 6-wicket victory, thereby further easing their path toward the playoffs.
Virat Kohli Surpasses Chris Gayle’s Long-Standing Record
With this century knock, Virat Kohli has completed 14,000 runs in T20 cricket. Notably, he has become the fastest batsman in the world to reach this milestone.
He has surpassed his former teammate, Chris Gayle.
- Virat Kohli: 409 innings
- Chris Gayle: 423 innings
Kohli achieved this milestone in 14 fewer innings than Gayle, a feat that underscores his consistency.
Fastest Batsmen to Score 14,000 Runs in T20 Cricket (Top 6 List)
The list of legends who have most quickly joined the 14,000-run club in T20 cricket is as follows:
| Player Name | Innings Played |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 409 |
| Chris Gayle | 423 |
| David Warner | 431 |
| Jos Buttler | 468 |
| Alex Hales | 505 |
| Kieron Pollard | 633 |
Note: Data updated as of May 13, 2026.
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