As Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lock horns in IPL 2025, all eyes are on Virat Kohli’s matchup against CSK’s spin duo—Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. Over the years, Kohli has faced both bowlers extensively in the IPL and his numbers reveal some interesting trends.
Against Ravindra Jadeja, Kohli has scored 157 runs off 145 balls at a strike rate of 108.3, but has been dismissed 3 times. He has struck 8 fours and 4 sixes, with 46 dot balls, suggesting a relatively cautious approach.
In contrast, Kohli boasts a stronger record against Ravichandran Ashwin, scoring 179 runs off 145 balls at a strike rate of 123.4, with only 1 dismissal. He has hit 13 fours but surprisingly no sixes, and faced 42 dot balls against the veteran off-spinner.
The stats suggest Kohli has found Ashwin slightly easier to handle than Jadeja, especially in terms of dismissal frequency. As the two teams meet again, fans will be eager to see if Kohli continues his dominance or if CSK’s spin twins can turn the tide.
