Virat Kohli At Arun Jaitley Stadium: Should DC Be Wary Of RCB Legend?

Debashis Sarangi

Virat Kohli will be in action vs DC [Source: AP]Virat Kohli will be in action vs DC [Source: AP]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 46th group-stage match of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The high-octane clash is scheduled at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. 

As RCB gear up to face the in-form Capitals, the focus once again shifts to Virat Kohli, who has oozed his class in the IPL 2025. Ahead of the much-awaited game, let's see why Kohli could be a threat to the Capitals in this match. 

Virat Kohli's IPL Record At Arun Jaitley Stadium

Criterion
Data
Innings10
Runs483
Average69
Strike Rate145.48
  • As evidenced by the above stats, Virat Kohli has performed admirably at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, amassing 483 runs at a superb average of 69 and a strike rate of 145.48. 
  • Kohli belongs to Delhi and Arun Jaitley Stadium is his home ground. The track has an even pace and bounce, offering excellent batting conditions. 
  • In his last four innings, Kohli has slammed three half-centuries in Delhi. Furthermore, he is in sublime form, having struck 392 runs at an average of 65.33 and a strike rate of 144.12. 
  • Kohli slammed 55 runs off 46 balls the last time when RCB faced DC at Arun Jaitley Stadium. 
  • Thus, considering his recent form and overall record in Delhi, Kohli could be a serious threat to the Capitals tonight. 

Virat Kohli's Record vs DC In IPL 2025

Criterion
Data
Innings29
Runs1079
Average49.05
Strike Rate135.38
  • Legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli has historically been a consistent performer against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. 
  • Overall, he has faced DC on 29 occasions, slamming 1079 runs at an average of 49.05 and a strike rate of 135.38. 
  • In these 29 innings, Kohli has managed to breach the 50-run mark ten times against DC in the IPL. In his last five innings vs DC, Kohli has clobbered two fifty-plus scores. 

Conclusion

Thus, Virat Kohli has excellent numbers against DC as well as at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Also, given that he is in sublime form, the Capitals must aim to get him early in the innings.