Get ready for a face-off between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to kick off IPL season 2025. KKR took home the trophy last season and is a top team right behind CSK and MI when it comes to IPL wins. RCB, a team with a huge fan base, had a good run last season as well, landing in 4th. This first game is a big one for both sides, and everyone’s excited to watch Virat Kohli of RCB back in action.
Eden Gardens seems to be a pretty good spot for Virat Kohli in the IPL. In 13 games there, he’s put up 371 runs, averaging 37.10 with a strike rate of 130.18. He’s got a century and a fifty under his belt there, but he also got out for a duck once.
Kohli’s done well against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) too. He’s scored 962 runs in 34 matches, averaging 38.48. Against the two-time champs, he’s got a century and six fifties, which shows he can really handle their bowling.
Virat Kohli’s performance at Eden Gardens
Indian Premier League (IPL) Matches:
| Matches Played | Total Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 100s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 353 | 39.22 | 126.98 | 1 | 1 | 100 |
In these 12 IPL matches at Eden Gardens, Kohli has scored one century and one half-century, with a highest score of 100.
Notable Performance:
April 19, 2019: Kohli scored a century for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Kolkata Knight Riders, leading his team to a total of 213/4.
These statistics highlight Kohli’s consistent and impactful performances in T20 formats at Eden Gardens.
