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Virat Kohli's performance in IPL Finals: The reigning IPL champions, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), have secured a spot in the IPL 2026 final. The team is all set to play its fifth IPL final this time around. Notably, this year's grand finale will be played between RCB and the Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday, May 31, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
On this grand stage, RCB fans will once again be hoping for a magnificent, match-winning innings from Virat Kohli's bat, as he stands as the highest run-scorer in the history of the IPL. This will mark the fifth IPL final of 'King Kohli's' career. Let's take a look at how Virat Kohli has performed for RCB in the finals played over the years.
Virat Kohli's Performance in IPL Finals So Far
Virat Kohli has played a total of 4 final matches in his IPL career to date. A complete breakdown of his performance in these matches is provided below:
1. 2009 IPL Final vs Deccan Chargers - 7 runs
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In 2009, a young 20-year-old Virat Kohli played his first IPL final against the Deccan Chargers. In that match, RCB set out to chase a target of 144 runs at the Wanderers Stadium (Johannesburg) in South Africa. The match proved a highly disappointing outing for the young Virat, as he could only score 7 runs off 8 balls, and the team ultimately lost.
2. 2011 IPL Final vs. Chennai Super Kings - 35 runs
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In the IPL 2011 final, RCB faced off against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. While chasing a massive target of 206 runs, RCB had to endure yet another crushing defeat. The entire team could only manage to score 147 runs in their allotted 20 overs, losing the match by a margin of 58 runs. Batting at number 3 in this match, Virat Kohli scored a mere 35 runs off 32 balls.
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3. 2016 IPL Final vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad - 54 runs
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The 2016 IPL season was nothing short of a dream for Virat Kohli, during which he amassed a record-breaking 973 runs. In the final match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, while chasing a mammoth target of 209 runs, Captain Virat Kohli led from the front. He played a captain's knock of 54 runs off 35 balls; however, despite his efforts, RCB suffered a narrow 9-run defeat.
4. 2025 IPL Final vs. Punjab Kings - 43 runs
Virat Kohli played the fourth final of his IPL career last year (2025) against the Punjab Kings. In this high-voltage clash held in Ahmedabad, RCB batted first and posted a total of 190 runs in 20 overs, with Virat Kohli making a crucial contribution of 43 runs off 35 balls. In this encounter, RCB secured a historic 6-run victory and claimed the IPL trophy for the very first time.
Will RCB Become Back-to-Back Champions in 2026?
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Virat Kohli is all set to take the field for his fifth IPL final against the Gujarat Titans. Having won the title last year, RCB now has a golden opportunity to defend its title this time around. At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, RCB fans will be hoping that 'King Kohli's' bat roars loud and that the team lifts its second trophy in its fifth attempt.
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