Virat Kohli has third-most runs against MI in IPL: Stats
What's the story
Virat Kohli slammed a record-extending eighth Indian Premier League (IPL) century in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's last encounter, against Rajasthan Royals, in the ongoing season. However, Kohli's special ton was the only positive for RCB, who suffered a six-wicket defeat, defending 183. RCB, who desperately require a win, would pin their hopes on Kohli for their upcoming clash against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.
Stats
How does Kohli fare against MI in IPL?
Kohli relishes batting against the five-time IPL champions. He has racked up 852 runs in 32 IPL clashes in this regard. Kohli owns an average of 31.55 and strikes at 128.12 against MI (70 fours and 32 sixes). The tally includes five fifties. His highest IPL score against MI (92*) came in IPL 2018 at Wankhede.
Information
Third-most IPL runs against MI
Kohli has the third-most runs by a player against MI in the IPL (852). He is only behind Punjab Kings' Shikhar Dhawan (901) and Lucknow Super Giants' KL Rahul (867) on this list.
Wankhede
Kohli averages over 47 at Wankhede
Kohli has a stellar record at the Wankhede Stadium, having amassed 571 runs in 17 IPL appearances. It is his remarkable average of 47.58 that describes his fluency at this venue. His strike rate here of 138.25 here is pretty decent. Kohli has slammed five fifties on this ground in the IPL. In T20 cricket, he has slammed 768 runs here.
Battle
Kohli's rivalry with Jasprit Bumrah
The long-time rivalry between Kohli and MI pacer Jasprit Bumrah is set to be renewed at the Wankhede Stadium. Interestingly, Kohli was Bumrah's first-ever wicket in the IPL, back in 2013. While Bumrah has dismissed Kohli four times, the latter strikes at 152.17 in this battle (140 runs off 92 balls). Kohli has struck 5 sixes against Bumrah.
Career
Highest run-scorer in IPL history
As mentioned, Kohli slammed his eighth IPL ton during the match against RR. During the course of his knock, Kohli became the first batter in IPL history with 7,500 runs. Kohli, with 7,579 runs at 38.27, is the highest run-scorer in the cash-rich league. He remains the only player to have represented only one franchise (RCB) since the inaugural IPL season (2008).