Who is the most-capped player in IPL history? Virat Kohli scripts history during KKR clash
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Most-capped players in IPL history listed.
- Virat Kohli scripted history as he featured for RCB against KKR in Raipur.
- Kohli went past MS Dhoni's tally.
Virat Kohli scripts history during KKR clash in Raipur
Former India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain, Virat Kohli scripted history on May 13 as he became the most-capped player in the history of the IPL.
Kohli featured in his 279th IPL game on Wednesday as he was included in RCB's starting lineup in their crucial game against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur.
Kohli surpassed MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma's tally of 278 matches to become the most decorated player in the IPL history.
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Top 10 most-capped IPL players in history
Virat Kohli is now the most-capped player in the history of the Indian Premier League. Kohli has been part of the RCB squad since the league's inception in 2008, and he has featured in the very first match of the tournament against KKR.
Incidentally, it is the same opponent against whom Kohli scripted history by becoming the most-capped player in IPL history, 19 years after his debut.
Kohli is closely followed by CSK legend and former captain MS Dhoni and MI icon Rohit Sharma, who have featured 278 IPL games thus far.
RankPlayerTeam(s)Matches1Virat KohliRoyal Challengers Bengaluru2792MS Dhoni Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants2783Rohit SharmaDeccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians2784Ravindra JadejaRajasthan Royals, Kochi Tuskers, Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Lions2655Dinesh KarthikDelhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Lions, Kolkata Knight Riders2576Shikhar DhawanDelhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings2227R AshwinChennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiants, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals2218Ajinkya RahaneMumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiants, Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders2089Suresh RainaChennai Super Kings, Gujarat Lions20510Robin UthappaMumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Pune Warriors India, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings205MORE: CSK injured players list IPL 2026: Latest injury updates and return date
Rohit Sharma to beat MS Dhoni's record next
After Virat Kohli surpassed MS Dhoni's match tally in IPL, Rohit Sharma is next in line to go past the CSK legend. Mumbai Indians are scheduled to face Punjab Kings on Thursday, May 13, in Dharamsala and in that game, Sharma is likely to go past Dhoni's tally and equal Kohli's record.
MS Dhoni is yet to feature for CSK in the ongoing season and it is still uncertain whether the veteran star will feature even in one game this season. Also, there are speculations that Dhoni could call it a day at the end of the IPL 2026 season.
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