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India Gazette
2 days ago
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- India Gazette
A look at Virat Kohli's statistics for RCB in knockout matches ahead of Qualifier one clash
Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], May 29 (ANI): Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli will be taking to the field at Mullanpur against Punjab Kings (PBKS) for perhaps one of his most important franchise cricket matches in recent years, a Qualifier one clash that could earn his team a direct spot in the final. Virat, who despite all his batting records and accomplishments has not been able to secure an IPL title in his entire career, will be aiming to score big against a familiar opponent at Mullanpur on Thursday in a bid to take his team one step closer towards the trophy. Normally, at the international level, Virat has earned a reputation as a clutch performer for his incredible performances in the ICC T20 World Cup, ICC Cricket World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy knockout matches. But in the IPL, he has not been able to replicate his heroics. In 15 knockout matches, including the finals, Virat has scored 341 runs at an average of 26.23 and a strike rate of 121.78. He has scored just two half-centuries, with the best score of 70*. His record gets slightly better when knockout matches from the now-defunct Champions League T20 are included, with 450 runs in 18 innings at an average of 30.00, a strike rate of 125.00. He has scored three half-centuries, with the best score of 84*. However, his record against PBKS is quite great. He is the only player to have scored 1,000 runs or more in matches between these two sides. In 34 matches and innings, he has made 1,104 runs at an average of 36.80 and a strike rate of 133.49. He has made a century and six fifties against the franchise, with the best score of 113. In his last 10 innings against PBKS, Virat has made 471 runs at an average of 58.87 and a strike rate of 138.52, with four half-centuries. His best score is 92. Squads: Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yuzvendra Chahal, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Xavier Bartlett, Praveen Dubey, Azmatullah Omarzai, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Tim Seifert, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh, Blessing Muzarabani, Tim David, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh. (ANI)
Mint
2 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
A look at Virat Kohlis statistics for RCB in knockout matches ahead of Qualifier one clash
Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], May 29 (ANI): Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli will be taking to the field at Mullanpur against Punjab Kings (PBKS) for perhaps one of his most important franchise cricket matches in recent years, a Qualifier one clash that could earn his team a direct spot in the final. Virat, who despite all his batting records and accomplishments has not been able to secure an IPL title in his entire career, will be aiming to score big against a familiar opponent at Mullanpur on Thursday in a bid to take his team one step closer towards the trophy. Normally, at the international level, Virat has earned a reputation as a clutch performer for his incredible performances in the ICC T20 World Cup, ICC Cricket World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy knockout matches. But in the IPL, he has not been able to replicate his heroics. In 15 knockout matches, including the finals, Virat has scored 341 runs at an average of 26.23 and a strike rate of 121.78. He has scored just two half-centuries, with the best score of 70*. His record gets slightly better when knockout matches from the now-defunct Champions League T20 are included, with 450 runs in 18 innings at an average of 30.00, a strike rate of 125.00. He has scored three half-centuries, with the best score of 84*. However, his record against PBKS is quite great. He is the only player to have scored 1,000 runs or more in matches between these two sides. In 34 matches and innings, he has made 1,104 runs at an average of 36.80 and a strike rate of 133.49. He has made a century and six fifties against the franchise, with the best score of 113. In his last 10 innings against PBKS, Virat has made 471 runs at an average of 58.87 and a strike rate of 138.52, with four half-centuries. His best score is 92. Punjab Kings Squad: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yuzvendra Chahal, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Xavier Bartlett, Praveen Dubey, Azmatullah Omarzai, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Tim Seifert, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh, Blessing Muzarabani, Tim David, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh. (ANI)
India.com
3 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Virat Kohli to James Vince: Batters to score most runs for a SINGLE team in T20s
Loyalty meets firepower — from Virat Kohli's legendary run with RCB to James Vince's consistency for Hampshire, these batters have piled on the most T20 runs for a single team. Star Indian batter Virat Kohli has amassed a total 9030 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru across IPL (8605 runs) and Champions League T20 (424 runs). India's star opener and ODI skipper, Rohit Sharma has amassed a total of 6060 runs for Mumbai Indians. England's batter James Vince has scored a total of 5934 runs while playing for Hamshire in T20 Blast. Former India batter, Suresh Raina has scored a total of 5529 runs for Chennai Super Kings. India's all time best captain, MS Dhoni has amassed a total of 5314 runs for Chennai Super Kings.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
9000 Runs, 63 Fifties – Virat Kohli's Historic Night Leaves IPL Fans Speechless
Royal Challengers Bangalore, who have been in sensational form throughout this IPL season, have now secured a spot in Qualifier 1. Leading from the front, Virat Kohli once again played a vital role with a match-winning knock of 54 off 27 balls against Lucknow Super Giants. But this wasn't just another half-century—Kohli created history by achieving three major milestones in a single match. The most remarkable of them: Kohli became the first cricketer in T20 history to cross 9000 runs for a single franchise. His tally includes 8606 runs in the IPL and 424 runs in the now-defunct Champions League T20, totaling 9030 runs in 271 innings for RCB. For context, the next best is Rohit Sharma with 6060 runs for the Mumbai Indians. In that same match, Kohli surpassed David Warner to become the player with the most half-centuries in IPL history—his 54 was his 63rd fifty, one more than Warner's 62. Kohli already has eight fifties this season, matching his 2023 performance and approaching his record of 11 from 2016. To add to the historic night, Kohli also extended his record of scoring 600+ runs in an IPL season for the fifth time (2013, 2016, 2023, 2024, and now 2025). No other player has achieved this as often—KL Rahul has done it four times, while Chris Gayle and David Warner have managed it three times each. With this win, RCB is not just riding high on the points table but also carrying massive momentum into the playoffs—with King Kohli leading the charge.
India.com
3 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Virat Kohli scripts history in IPL 2025, becomes first player in the world ever to achieve THIS feat
Virat Kohli. New Delhi: Star RCB batter, Virat Kohli extended his excellent IPL 2025 performance in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's final league game against Lucknow Super Giants on May 27 in Lucknow. In a crucial match requiring a top-two finish to advance to the final, Virat Kohli and Phil Salt opened the innings for RCB, facing a challenging 228-run target. The final is scheduled for June 3rd at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Kohli and Salt's 61-run partnership, built in only 34 balls, propelled their team to a strong start. Salt contributed a quick 30 runs from 19 balls before being dismissed. Kohli then scored 54 runs off 30 balls, marking his eighth half-century of the season and setting a new record. Virat Kohli achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first player to score 9000 T20 runs for a single team (Royal Challengers Bangalore). This significantly surpasses the next highest total, held by Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians), who has approximately 3000 fewer runs. Virat Kohli holds the IPL record for most runs scored (8605), a total unmatched by any other player. He is unique in having played exclusively for the Royal Challengers Bangalore throughout the league's 18 seasons and also amassed 424 runs for the team in the now-disbanded Champions League T20. This was the third year in a row that Kohli passed the 600-run mark in the IPL, having also done so in the previous two years. This time around he has reached 600 IPL runs in a season five times which is a record no one else has achieved. In 13 innings during the 2025 IPL, Virat Kohli managed 602 runs and averaged 60.20, hitting the ball at a rate of 147.91. If he continues to score big, he could be the first player to rack up this many runs in three consecutive seasons. Shubman Gill could match Virat Kohli as the only player in more than one season to pass 700 runs.
