Virat Kohli Stats and Records Against KKR: RCB vs KKR IPL 2025

By Chirag - May 17, 2025 11:53 AM
Last updated on May 17, 2025 11:54 AM

Virat Kohli Stats and Records Against KKR: RCB vs KKR IPL 2025

Match Detail

Match Day: Saturday, 17 May 2025
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Time: 7:30 PM IST

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 58 of IPL 2025, all eyes will be on one of the game’s greatest — Virat Kohli. With a remarkable track record against KKR and a love affair with the Chinnaswamy pitch, Kohli’s influence on this match could be massive.

Virat Kohli vs KKR – IPL Career Numbers

Stat	Value
Matches Played	35
Innings Batted	32
Not Outs	7
Total Runs	1021
Highest Score	100
Batting Average	40.84
Balls Faced	764
Strike Rate	133.63
Centuries	1
Half-Centuries	7
Ducks	1
Fours	88
Sixes	31

Expert Take: Kohli’s Brilliance vs KKR

Exceptional Numbers: Scoring over 1000 runs in 32 innings is proof that Kohli relishes playing against KKR.
Big-Score Builder: With 8 fifty-plus scores, including a century, he has the ability to turn starts into match-winning knocks.
Composed Under Pressure: A batting average above 40 indicates his ability to remain unfazed in crunch moments, particularly vital during this high-stakes clash.

Virat Kohli at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium – Home Stats

Stat	Value
Matches Played	263
Runs Scored	8509
Highest Score	113*
Batting Average	39.57
Centuries	8
Wickets Taken	4
Best Bowling	2/25
Bowling Average	92.00
Catches	117

Expert Take: Dominance at the Den

Consistent Scorer: Accumulating over 8500 runs at his home ground reflects a rare level of consistency and comfort.
Crowd-Powered Performance: The home fans’ energy has historically elevated his game, turning up the intensity during key moments.
Strategic Edge: Familiarity with pitch behavior and boundary dimensions gives Kohli a decisive advantage over visiting teams.

Match-Winner in Focus

Virat Kohli's form becomes even more crucial as RCB's playoff chances are on the line. Should he get through the initial overs and find rhythm in the powerplay, fans may be in for another classic innings. His history of delivering when it matters most, especially at this venue, makes him RCB’s most vital asset tonight.

From his century against KKR to his unparalleled success at Chinnaswamy, Kohli continues to embody reliability and brilliance. If he finds his groove, KKR’s bowling unit could face an uphill battle under the Bengaluru lights.

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