- Nationality
India- Cricket
- Virat Kohli
- Current Team
- RCB
- Past Teams
- RCB
Virat Kohli: The King of Bengaluru Since the inception of the IPL in 2008, Virat Kohli has been the face of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. His tenure as captain (2013–2021) saw the team reach new heights, including a historic run to the 2016 final. That year, Kohli redefined the limits of T20 batting, scoring an astounding 973 runs—a record that still stands as the gold standard for a single season. Beyond the numbers, Kohli’s “ice-and-fire” temperament has made him a global ambassador for cricket. Retained for INR 21 Crore for the 2026 season, he continues to lead the charge for that elusive maiden title, fueled by the same intensity he showed as a teenager in 2008.
Virat Kohli: IPL Career Statistics
Batting & Fielding
Kohli’s career is defined by his transition from a middle-order anchor to a dominant powerplay opener. He remains the all-time leading run-scorer in the tournament.
| Year | Mat | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT |
| Career | 267 | 40 | 8661 | 113* | 39.55 | 6519 | 132.86 | 8 | 63 | 771 | 291 | 118 |
| 2025 | 15 | 3 | 657 | 73* | 54.75 | 454 | 144.71 | 0 | 8 | 66 | 19 | 3 |
| 2024 | 15 | 3 | 741 | 113* | 61.75 | 479 | 154.70 | 1 | 5 | 62 | 38 | 8 |
| 2023 | 14 | 2 | 639 | 101* | 53.25 | 457 | 139.82 | 2 | 6 | 65 | 16 | 13 |
| 2022 | 16 | 1 | 341 | 73 | 22.73 | 294 | 115.99 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 8 | 9 |
| 2021 | 15 | 1 | 405 | 72* | 28.92 | 339 | 119.46 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 9 | 8 |
| 2020 | 15 | 4 | 466 | 90* | 42.36 | 384 | 121.35 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 11 | 3 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 | 464 | 100 | 33.14 | 328 | 141.46 | 1 | 2 | 46 | 13 | 5 |
| 2018 | 14 | 3 | 530 | 92* | 48.18 | 381 | 139.10 | 0 | 4 | 52 | 18 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 | 308 | 64 | 30.80 | 252 | 122.22 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 11 | 6 |
| 2016 | 16 | 4 | 973 | 113 | 81.08 | 640 | 152.03 | 4 | 7 | 83 | 38 | 6 |
| 2015 | 16 | 5 | 505 | 82* | 45.90 | 386 | 130.82 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 23 | 7 |
| 2014 | 14 | 1 | 359 | 73 | 27.61 | 294 | 122.10 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 16 | 7 |
| 2013 | 16 | 2 | 634 | 99 | 45.28 | 457 | 138.73 | 0 | 6 | 64 | 22 | 7 |
| 2008-12 | 71 | 11 | 1345 | 73* | 22.42 | 1173 | 114.66 | 0 | 6 | 134 | 41 | 28 |
Bowling
While Kohli has not bowled in recent seasons, he was a frequent medium-pace option during RCB’s early years.
| Year | Mat | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR |
| Career | 267 | 251 | 368 | 4 | 2/25 | 92.00 | 8.80 | 62.75 |
| 2008-25 | 267 | 251 | 368 | 4 | 2/25 | 92.00 | 8.80 | 62.75 |
