Virat Kohli has been a prominent figure in IPL since 2008. He has been a player of Royal Challengers Bangalore since the beginning and has been a part of this franchise for 15 consecutive seasons. Kohli played for RCB as a captain from 2013 to 2021 but failed to manage to get the elusive title though the team had been a strong competitor against other teams in the IPL tournament. The talented sportsman scored numerous half and full-centuries in IPL showcasing his remarkable batting skills and solidifying his position as one of the leading IPL scorers of all time. With a score rate of 7,263 runs, Kohli has been the central figure and firm backbone of the RCB. His dedication to the sport has been evident in his exceptional IPL performances.
Virat Kohli IPL (Indian Premiere League) Career Stats
In the initial years, Virat Kohli was unknown on the international stage and was signed in IPL by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008 for a relatively undisclosed modest amount. At that time the talented batsman was considered a promising young talent and was allowed to showcase his skills and prove his worth in RCB. He managed to meet the expectations of the team and has delivered exceptional batting performances making him the most anticipated name among the most awaited IPL players worldwide. :
| Year | Mat | Runs | 50s | 100s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 105.09 |
| 2009 | 16 | 246 | 1 | 0 | 112.32 |
| 2010 | 16 | 307 | 1 | 0 | 144.81 |
| 2011 | 16 | 557 | 4 | 0 | 121.08 |
| 2012 | 16 | 364 | 2 | 0 | 111.65 |
| 2013 | 16 | 634 | 6 | 0 | 138.73 |
| 2014 | 14 | 359 | 2 | 0 | 122.10 |
| 2015 | 16 | 505 | 3 | 0 | 130.82 |
| 2016 | 16 | 973 | 7 | 4 | 152.03 |
| 2017 | 10 | 308 | 0 | 4 | 122.22 |
| 2018 | 14 | 530 | 0 | 4 | 136.10 |
| 2019 | 14 | 464 | 1 | 2 | 141.46 |
| 2020 | 15 | 466 | 0 | 3 | 121.35 |
| 2021 | 15 | 405 | 0 | 3 | 119.46 |
| 2022 | 16 | 341 | 0 | 2 | 115.99 |
| 2023 | 14 | 639 | 2 | 6 | 139.82 |
Also See: Virat Kohli Total Centuries in All Formats
Virat Kohli IPL 2024 Auction
In the initial years, Virat Kohli was unknown on the international stage and was signed in IPL by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008 for a relatively undisclosed modest amount. At that time the talented batsman was considered a promising young talent and was allowed to showcase his skills and prove his worth in RCB. He managed to meet the expectations of the team and has delivered exceptional batting performances making him the most anticipated name among the most awaited IPL players worldwide.
Virat Kohli IPL Price 2024
The salaries of the IPL players depend on various factors such as their performance in the previous IPL matches, the reputation they have in their international and domestic cricket along the roles they play in the team (Bowler, batsman, Wicket keeper, and all- rounder). The availability of the player in the entire season is also one of the factors that affect their IPL wages. The IPL auction for each player can be a crucial determinant and teams bid for the cricket sportsmen with the highest bidder setting. The talented 33-year-old has shown constant progress in his IPL career with a few loopholes in the journey but managed to keep his worth. The table showing the data of his salaries from 2008 to 2023 is below:
| Year | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 (Retained) | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 150,000,000 |
| 2023 (Retained) | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 150,000,000 |
| 2022 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 150,000,000 |
| 2021 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 170,000,000 |
| 2020 (Retain) | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 170,000,000 |
| 2019 (Retain) | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 170,000,000 |
| 2018 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 170,000,000 |
| 2017 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 125,000,000 |
| 2016 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 125,000,000 |
| 2015 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 125,000,000 |
| 2014 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 125,000,000 |
| 2013 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 82,800,000 |
| 2012 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 82,800,000 |
| 2011 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 82,800,000 |
| 2010 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 1,200,000 |
| 2009 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 1,200,000 |
| 2008 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 1,200,000 |
The current price of Virat Kohli is Rs 15 crores and his highest bid is estimated around 17 crores. It is still uncertain what IPL team will be assigned to Kohli for the next couple of years in the upcoming auction.
Virat Kohli IPL 2024 Team
The anticipation of Kohli’s IPL 2024 is a central matter among cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Whether he continues with Royal Challengers Bangalore or joins a new team is still a question. As the next IPL tournaments unfold, However, fans estimate that he might be retained, in Royal Challengers Bangalore again and would continue to play for the same team. A list of retained and released players estimated to be a part of Royal Challengers Bangalore is below :
Royal Challengers Bangalore ( Estimated List of Retained and Released Players)
| Retained players | Akash Deep, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Faf Du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Himanshu Sharma, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar (T), Mohammed Siraj, Rajan Kumar, Rajat Patidar, Reece Topley, Suyash Prabhudessai, Virat Kohli, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Will Jacks |
| Released Players | Avinash Singh, David Willey, Finn Allen, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Kedar Jadhav, Michael Bracewell, Siddharth Kaul, Sonu Yadav, Wanindu Hasaranga, Wayne Parnell |
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Being one of the best players in the IPL, Virat Kohli managed to fetch a staggering price at the auction. His price tag reflects his skills, leadership, and immense fan following. The IPL auction 2024 would witness intense bidding for this talented prodigy, with franchises vying to secure his services.
