Leading run scorers of T20 leagues: Virat Kohli leads in IPL, Babar Azam trails behind with PSL and...
Virat Kohli has become the first player to score over 9,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This achievement solidifies his position as the highest run-scorer in IPL history and among T20 leagues worldwide. Babar Azam trails behind in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) with significantly fewer runs.
- ▪Virat Kohli achieved the milestone of 9,000 runs during a match against Delhi Capitals.
- ▪Kohli is one of only four players to have participated in every IPL season from 2008 to 2026.
- ▪The IPL remains the oldest and most prestigious T20 league, having been established in 2008.
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