Virat Kohli owns second-most IPL runs versus CSK: Stats
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings will cross swords in their respective final league-stage game of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL). The duel is a virtual qualifier for the only remaining playoff spot though RCB need to win by a certain margin to go through. Meanwhile, the spotlight will be on the in-form Virat Kohli. Let's decode his stats versus CSK.
Second-most runs versus CSK
Kohli owns 1,006 runs across 32 IPL games against CSK at an impressive average of 37.25. The tally includes nine fifties with his highest score being 90* (SR: 124.96). Only Shikhar Dhawan (1,057) boasts more runs against the five-time champions. Hence, Kohli needs 52 runs in the upcoming game to go at the top.
Three fifties versus CSK at Chinnaswamy
RC's home ground, Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium will host this duel on May 18 (7:30pm IST). Kohli has enjoyed operating at this venue. He owns 280 runs across 10 IPL matches against the Super Kings at this ground at 35. His strike rate is an impressive 140.7 in this regard. The tally includes three half-centuries.
Struggles versus Jadeja
Kohli's face-off with CSK's ace Ravindra Jadeja is to watch out for. As per ESPNcricinfo, the latter has dismissed the RCB talisman thrice across 18 meetings in IPL. Though Kohli averages 48 in this regard, his strike rate is a poor 104.34.
Leading run-getter of the season
Kohli has enjoyed a dream run in IPL 2024 as he is currently the only batter with 600-plus runs in the season. The former RCB captain has tallied 661 runs from 13 matches this season, averaging 66.10. His strike rate reads 155.16. In addition to a ton, Kohli has five fifties. Notably, the 35-year-old has smashed 33 sixes in the season.
Highest run-scorer in IPL; most tons
Kohli made his IPL debut in the inaugural season in 2008. With 7,924 runs across 250 games at 38.65, he is the highest run-scorer in the cash-rich league. He leads the runs tally by miles as Dhawan is the next-best batter (6,769). Kohli also owns the most IPL tons (8), while his tally includes 55 half-centuries.
