Virat Kohli needs no introduction in the game of cricket. He is probably the greatest cricketer of the current era. Be it any format, his record is just phenomenal, and he has won countless games for his team. Similarly, his record in the Indian Premier League is also incredible, and he is the leading run scorer in IPL history. Unfortunately, his team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, have not won a title yet, but Virat has always been a consistent performer for the team.
Even in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League, he is the leading scorer and has the Orange Cap with him. The former RCB captain has scored a total of 708 runs in 14 innings at an average of 64.36 and a strike rate of 155.60. Virat has also registered one century and five half-centuries and hit 37 sixes. His highest score this season is 113 not out.
IPL 2024: Virat Kohli record in IPL Playoffs
Virat Kohli will be back in action on Wednesday when Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator game. This match will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium. It is a must-win game, and all eyes will be on Virat Kohli and how he performs on a big stage. Well, the former RCB captain has been part of a few knockout games in the IPL. In fact, he is the leading scorer for RCB in the IPL playoffs.
Virat Kohli played his first IPL knockout game in 2009. Until now, he has played a total of 14 innings in the playoff stage. He has scored 308 runs at an average of 25.66 and a strike rate of 120.31. Virat has two scores of 50 or more, and his highest in the IPL playoffs is 70 not out. RCB have won five matches out of these 14, while they have lost three IPL finals.
Matches | Runs | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | HS |
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14 | 308 | 25.66 | 120.31 | 2 | 0 | 70* |
Virat Kohli Best Knocks in IPL Playoffs
Virat Kohli has two half-centuries in the IPL playoffs, but unfortunately, both have come in a losing cause. His first fifty, which is also his highest score, came against Chennai Super Kings in Qualifier 1 of the 2011 edition. He scored an unbeaten 70 off 44 balls, with five fours and three sixes in the first inning. RCB made 175/4 but couldn’t defend the title. CSK made 177/4 and won the game.
Virat Kohli’s second fifty came in the final of the 2016 edition against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Chasing the score of 209 runs, RCB had a brilliant opening stand of 114 runs. Chris Gayle made 76 off 38, while Virat Kohli scored 54 off 35 balls. But as he got out, RCB lost a cluster of wickets, managed 200/7, and lost the final by 8 runs.