Virat Kohli has had yet another solid IPL season in 2025 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). As of June 3, he has scored 614 runs in 14 matches at an excellent average of 55.82 and a strike rate of 146.54, including 8 fifties. He remains one of the most consistent performers in the IPL and is currently 5th in the Orange Cap list. Kohli is also the highest run-scorer in IPL history, with over 8,600 runs, and recently crossed the milestone of 13,000 T20 runs. His form has played a big role in taking RCB to the IPL 2025 Final.
The IPL 2025 Final is scheduled for today, June 3, at 7:30 PM IST at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This match will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face off against Punjab Kings (PBKS), with both teams aiming to secure their first-ever IPL title. RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, secured their spot in the final after a dominant performance against PBKS in Qualifier 1. Meanwhile, PBKS, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, earned their place in the final after a high-scoring win against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2.
Let’s now look at how Virat Kohli has performed against Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Kyle Jamieson in head-to-head IPL matchups, along with his record at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Virat Kohli vs Arshdeep Singh
Against Arshdeep Singh, Kohli has scored 100 runs in 57 balls, being dismissed twice. He has maintained a strong strike rate of 175.4 and an average of 50.0, indicating his effectiveness against this bowler.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 250.0 | – |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2022 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 162.5 | – |
| 2023 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 200.0 | – |
| 2024 | 35 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 194.4 | 35.0 |
| 2025 | 21 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 131.2 | 21.0 |
| Total | 100 | 57 | 2 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 175.4 | 50.0 |
Virat Kohli vs Yuzvendra Chahal
Facing Yuzvendra Chahal, Kohli has accumulated 52 runs off 40 balls, with one dismissal. His strike rate stands at 130.0, and an average of 52.0, showcasing a balanced performance against the leg-spinner.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 83.3 | – |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | – |
| 2023 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 | – |
| 2024 | 24 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 141.2 | 24.0 |
| 2025 | 19 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 190.0 | – |
| Total | 52 | 40 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 130.0 | 52.0 |
Virat Kohli vs Kyle Jamieson
Against Kyle Jamieson, Kohli has scored 56 runs in 14 balls, being dismissed once. His strike rate is 83.3, with an average of 5.0, indicating a relatively cautious approach against this bowler.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 83.3 | 5.0 |
| Total | 5 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 83.3 | 5.0 |
Virat Kohli at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
At the Narendra Modi Stadium, Kohli has played 6 matches, scoring 219 runs with an average of 54.75 and a strike rate of 131.14. His highest score at this venue is an unbeaten 70.
| Mat | Inns | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 219 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 70* | 54.75 | 131.14 |
