As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gear up to face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 52 of IPL 2025, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli. The high-stakes encounter, set to take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, May 3, could be pivotal for RCB's playoff hopes. With Kohli in sublime form, fans are eagerly anticipating another masterclass from the batting maestro.
Virat Kohli has been a consistent performer this season, amassing 443 runs in 10 innings at an outstanding average of 63.28 and a strike rate of 138.87. His ability to anchor the innings while accelerating when needed makes him indispensable for RCB.
Stat | Value |
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Innings | 10 |
Runs | 443 |
Highest Score | 92* |
Average | 63.28 |
Strike Rate | 138.87 |
50s/100s | 6/0 |
Although he scored a modest 31 runs off 30 balls in the previous fixture against CSK this season, Kohli's track record suggests he could deliver a much bigger innings this time.
For the duration of his IPL career, Kohli has made the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium his stronghold. In 90 innings at this venue, he has piled up 3,140 runs at an average of 39.74 and a strike rate of 142.92.
Stat | Value |
---|---|
Innings | 90 |
Runs | 3,140 |
Highest Score | 113 |
Average | 39.74 |
Strike Rate | 142.92 |
50s/100s | 23/4 |
Fours/Sixes | 287/132 |
Kohli thrives in Bengaluru's batting-friendly conditions, often turning matches single-handedly with his aggressive yet calculated approach.
Chennai Super Kings, despite their strong bowling attack, have often found it difficult to contain Kohli. In 33 IPL innings against CSK, he has scored 1,084 runs at an average of 37.38 and a strike rate of 125.46, including nine fifties.
Stat | Value |
---|---|
Innings | 33 |
Runs | 1,084 |
Highest Score | 90* |
Average | 37.38 |
Strike Rate | 125.46 |
50s | 9 |
Kohli's stats are even more remarkable when he plays against CSK at home.
Stat | Value |
---|---|
Innings | 10 |
Runs | 327 |
Highest Score | 73 |
Average | 36.33 |
Strike Rate | 143.42 |
With RCB pushing for a playoff spot and Kohli in prime form, CSK's bowlers will need an early breakthrough to curb his influence. Given his history of rising to the occasion, another explosive knock from Kohli could tilt the game in RCB's favor.
Virat Kohli's exceptional record against CSK and at the Chinnaswamy Stadium makes him the biggest threat to Chennai's bowling attack. If he gets going, RCB could secure a vital win in their quest for the playoffs.
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