Match Day: Saturday, 17 May 2025
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Captains: Rajat Patidar (RCB) & Ajinkya Rahane (KKR)
When Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 58 of IPL 2025, one man will have the spotlight more than anyone else — Virat Kohli. He has a stunning record against KKR and a legacy at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium that speaks for itself.
Virat Kohli vs KKR – Overall IPL Stats
| 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 View: Kohli’s Class vs KKR
- Dominant Record: Over 1000 runs in 32 innings against KKR shows he thrives in these matchups.
- Conversion Ability: With 1 century and 7 fifties, Kohli often builds big scores when he gets going.
- Pressure Player: An average above 40 proves he’s consistent even under pressure, especially in must-win situations like this.
Virat Kohli at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium – Home Ground Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 263 |
| Runs Scored | 8509 |
| Highest Score | 113* |
| Batting Average | 39.57 |
| Centuries | 8 |
| Wickets Taken | 4 |
| Best Bowling Figures | 2/25 |
| Bowling Average | 92.00 |
| Catches | 117 |
Expert View: King at His Fortress
- Run Machine at Chinnaswamy: Scoring 8509 runs at nearly 40 average here shows how comfortable and dangerous Kohli is at this ground.
- Crowd Favorite: The atmosphere turns electric when Kohli is at the crease in Bengaluru, often pushing him to perform even better.
- Home Advantage: Knowing the pitch and ground angles inside-out gives Kohli a tactical edge over any bowling unit.
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Match-Winning Potential
Virat Kohli’s past performances are a huge positive for RCB. If he settles in during the powerplay, the crowd could witness another memorable innings. With playoff qualification at stake, expect the King to rise once again.
Whether it’s his 100 vs KKR, or the 8 centuries at Chinnaswamy, Virat Kohli’s record screams greatness. He is the most dependable batter for RCB, and if he fires tonight, KKR’s bowlers will be under serious pressure.
Watch out for another Kohli classic in tonight’s battle!
