As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gear up to face Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 24 of TATA IPL 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli, RCB’s batting backbone, and Axar Patel, DC’s spin ace and captain.
This classic bat vs spin battle has happened many times in IPL, and the head-to-head numbers between the two add an exciting angle to tonight’s big match.
Virat Kohli vs Axar Patel – IPL Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Runs | 97 |
| Innings (Inns) | 13 |
| Fours (4s) | 6 |
| Sixes (6s) | 3 |
| Batting SR (Bat SR) | 112.79 |
| Balls Faced (BF) | 86 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 6.76 |
| Wickets (Wkt) | 1 |
| Batting Average (Ave) | 97 |
| Extras (Ex) | 1 |
Year Wise :-
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 150.0 | – |
| 2016 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 118.2 | – |
| 2018 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 166.7 | – |
| 2019 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90.0 | 9.0 |
| 2020 | 28 | 26 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 107.7 | – |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2023 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 92.3 | – |
| 2025 | 19 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 126.7 | – |
| Total | 97 | 86 | 1 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 112.79 | 97.0 |
Expert Insight:
- Kohli has faced Axar 13 times in the IPL and scored 97 runs from 86 balls, with a strike rate of 112.79 – slightly below his usual T20 pace.
- Axar has managed to keep Kohli quiet, allowing only 9 boundaries (6 fours, 3 sixes).
- Although Axar has dismissed Kohli only once, his tight bowling has clearly restricted the run flow.
This match-up might look even on paper, but Axar’s control and economy make him a mini roadblock in Kohli’s innings.
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In this Virat Kohli vs Axar Patel face-off, the numbers tell us Kohli survives – but without dominating. With a modest strike rate of 112.79 and only one dismissal, this contest could once again be a key turning point during the middle overs.
If Axar keeps Kohli quiet again tonight, RCB might struggle to set or chase a big total. But if Kohli breaks free early, it’s trouble for Delhi.
