Virat Kohli has become the first batsman in IPL history to score 5,500 runs as an opener for a single franchise (RCB). He achieved this milestone during a match against Punjab Kings at the HPCA Stadium. Kohli also holds the record for scoring 500+ runs in nine different IPL seasons, surpassing the likes of David Warner and KL Rahul, who have achieved it seven times each. While Warner and Dhawan have crossed 5,500 runs as openers, they did so playing for multiple franchises, making Kohli's feat unique. http://zeenews.india.com/kannada/sports/virat-kohli-becomes-first-batsman-to-score-5500-runs-as-an-opener-for-rcb-381902 #creator program