Virat Kohli vs KKR: Virat Kohli is the biggest brand in modern-day cricket, and his numbers speak for themselves. Among the current players, he is the highest scorer at international level and even in the Indian Premier League. Virat Kohli is the only batter with more than 8,000 runs in the IPL and has enjoyed success against all IPL teams. Although his team RCB has not won IPL trophy but still it has become the most followed and fan-favorite team.
Talking about his IPL career, he has played a total of 252 matches, accumulating 8004 runs with the highest of 113.
Teams
Mat
Inns
NO
Runs
HS
RCB
252
244
37
8004
113
Virat Kohli vs KKR Overall IPL Records/Stats
The former RCB Captain has enjoyed playing against KKR in the IPL. He has played a total of 32 games against the two-time champions in the tournament. Virat has scored 861 runs at an average of 35.88 and a strike rate of almost 130. He has also scored one hundred and five half-centuries against KKR.
The 35-year-old is the fourth-highest run scorer against KKR in the IPL. He is only behind David Warner, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan. However, he is only the second player to hit a hundred against Kolkata in the IPL. Chris Gayle was the first player.
Virat Kohli (2008-2024)
vs KKR
Matches
34
Runs
962
Not Outs
6
HS
100
Avg
38.48
SR
132.14
50s/100s
5/1
From 2008 to 2024, Virat Kohli played against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a total of 34 matches. During these games, he scored an impressive 962 runs. Kohli’s ability to stay not out in 6 of these innings highlights his resilience and skill at the crease. His highest score against KKR was a brilliant 100, marking a memorable century in his career against this team. Kohli maintained a batting average of 38.48, which is quite commendable, and his strike rate of 132.14 shows his aggressive style of play. Additionally, he hit 5 fifties and 1 century in these matches, consistently contributing significant runs and often turning the tide in favor of his team.
Virat Kohli vs Mayank Markande Stats
Runs
Balls
Outs
Dots
4s
6s
SR
Avg
36
33
1
9
2
1
109.1
36
Virat Kohli vs Varun Chakravarthy Stats
Runs
Balls
Outs
Dots
4s
6s
SR
Avg
40
39
1
13
2
1
102.6
40.0
Virat Kohli vs Harshit Rana Stats
Runs
Balls
Outs
Dots
4s
6s
SR
Avg
12
12
0
3
0
0
100.0
–
Virat Kohli vs Vaibhav Arora Stats
Runs
Balls
Outs
Dots
4s
6s
SR
Avg
6
3
0
0
1
0
200.0
–
Virat Kohli vs Sunil Narine Stats
Runs
Balls
Outs
Dots
4s
6s
SR
Avg
127
118
4
43
10
2
107.6
31.8
Virat Kohli vs Andre Russell Stats
Runs
Balls
Outs
Dots
4s
6s
SR
Avg
88
66
2
17
4
4
133.3
44.0
Virat Kohli vs Anukul Roy Stats
Runs
Balls
Outs
Dots
4s
6s
SR
Avg
3
4
0
1
0
0
75.0
–
Virat Kohli vs KKR Best Knocks
As said, Virat is only the second player to hit an IPL hundred against the Men in Purple and Gold. His hundred came in the 2019 edition at Eden Gardens. He played cautiously and reached his fifty off 40 balls. But after that, Virat was unstoppable and completed his next fifty runs from 17 balls to complete a 58-ball ton with nine fours and four sixes. He helped RCB reach a big target of 213/4. KKR made 203/5 and lost by 10 runs.
Virat Kohli vs KKR: What to Expect?
As we all know, this will be the first match of the 2025 IPL season where both teams seem strong and have talented players. Looking at Virat’s previous performance in the recent Champions Trophy, he was excellent and became the key player behind the winning. Virat had only a tough competition against Sunil Narine who can produce a challenging time for the former RCB captain. He has already enjoyed success against Virat in the IPL. So it will be another good battle to watch out for.
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