In an Indian cricketing moment of pride, veteran batsman Mayank Agarwal has achieved 5,000 runs in T20 cricket, aggregating his IPL and domestic appearances for Karnataka. The feat occurred in the cutthroat IPL 2025 final, with Agarwal playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against their title match.
A Surprise Return to IPL 2025 for Mayank Agarwal
Surprisingly, Mayank Agarwal was not selected by any of the franchises during the IPL 2025 auction, which drew criticism considering his experience and merit. Though, in the middle of the season, RCB signed him to replace injured Devdutt Padikkal. His comeback proved to be game-changing, which added strength and balance to RCB’s top order in the critical second half of the tournament.
Mayank Agarwal crossed 5,000 runs in RCB’s 13th over of the match against the Punjab Kings in the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, in the 2025 season final. His 24 off 18 balls with two boundaries and a six gave RCB the impetus after Philip Salt’s explosive start. RCB had already reached the 100-run mark with only three wickets down when Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed Mayank Agarwal, sending him back home.
Mayank Agarwal’s T20 Career Based on Perseverance and Consistency
The 33-year-old has played for franchises such as PBKS, SRH, and RCB, and has been a perennial performer for Karnataka in domestic T20s. Though he might not always hit the headlines, Mayank’s consistent technique, intelligent shot selection, and calm temperament have made him an integral part of every team that he has played for.
From being an everyday opener to getting auction snubs, his rise is the mirror reflection of the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket and the durability necessary to live through it. His 5,000 T20 runs are a product of a ten-year grind and solid performances in every format.
RCB Eye Elusive Title as Mayank Hits Milestone
At the end of the 13th over, RCB stand at 111/3, with Virat Kohli and Liam Livingstone at the crease, hoping to put up a huge total in the last. Mayank’s milestone provides a silver lining to RCB’s batting performance, be it the eventual outcome or not.
In the season’s biggest match, Mayank Agarwal’s understated comeback and personal milestone highlight the importance of experience and persistence in IPL’s constantly changing scenario.
