Faf Du Plessis breaks record, overtakes Virat Kohli in historic milestone

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|07-07-2025

Overview:

Virat Kohli now ranks second with a total of 6564 runs. Kohli has scored a total of 13,543 runs throughout his career.

Faf Du Plessis achieved a significant milestone in cricket by setting a new world record with his outstanding knock of 91 runs for Texas Super Kings during their 28th match against Seattle Orcas in the Major League Cricket 2025. Du Plessis, who faced 52 balls, chose to retire out, leaving Texas with a total of 188.

This ultimately secured them a dominant 51-run victory.

Alongside Du Plessis, Adam Milne played a pivotal role, taking five wickets and bowling a maiden over, which was instrumental in Texas’ victory.

Du Plessis’ performance also saw him surpass Virat Kohli, moving to the top of a prestigious list. The Texas captain holds the record for the most runs scored by a captain in T20 cricket, with a total of 6575 runs in 202 innings across 207 matches. His tally includes 8 centuries and 45 half-centuries. In total, Du Plessis has accumulated 11,847 runs in 422 matches.

Captains with most T20 runs Runs scored
Faf du Plessis 6575
Virat Kohli 6564
James Vince 6358
Ms Dona 6283
Rohit Sharma 6064

Virat Kohli now ranks second with a total of 6564 runs.

Kohli has scored a total of 13,543 runs throughout his career.

James Vince, with 6358 runs, is in third place, despite not leading England.

Texas Super Kings currently lead the MLC 2025 points table with 7 wins from 10 matches, earning 14 points and a net run rate (NRR) of +1.603. San Francisco Unicorns are in second place with 7 wins from 9 matches and an NRR of +1.527. The MLC 2025 final is scheduled for July 13.

Texas Super Kings currently lead the MLC 2025 points table with 7 wins from 10 matches, earning 14 points and a net run rate (NRR) of +1.603. San Francisco Unicorns are in second place with 7 wins from 9 matches and an NRR of +1.527. The MLC 2025 final is scheduled for July 13.

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