Virat Kohli added another record to his name in the latest clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, becoming the player with the most runs against a single franchise in IPL history. Kohli now has 1,174 runs against CSK, going past the previous mark held by Rohit Sharma.
Record and result
The milestone came in a game that ended in a comfortable 43-run win for RCB. They posted 250/3 in 20 overs, before CSK were bowled out for 207 in 19.4 overs. The result also kept RCB at the top of the table, continuing their strong run this season.
Virat Kohli’s contribution was 28 off 18 balls, including two fours and a six. On a surface where stroke-making was not easy early on, he took the initiative in the powerplay. Though he did not go on to make a big score, the innings was enough to take him past the record.
His numbers against CSK underline his consistency. In 36 matches, he average 37.47, with 10 scores of fifty or more. His highest score against them remains an unbeaten 90. At the Bengaluru venue, his average against CSK is close to 39, with a strike rate around 149.
Late surge decides contest
The match itself shifted after the middle overs. Phil Salt increased the tempo following Kohli’s dismissal, while Devdutt Padikkal added a controlled half-century.
The decisive phase came at the end. Tim David struck an unbeaten 70 off 25 balls, hitting eight sixes. Rajat Patidar supported him with 48 not out from 19 deliveries. The late hitting pushed the total beyond reach.
CSK stayed in the chase for a period but could not keep up with the required rate. The match drew strong viewership numbers, reflecting the continued interest in this fixture. With only one league meeting scheduled, attention may now turn to a possible rematch later in the tournament.