Virat Kohli Vs CSK At M Chinnaswamy Stadium: Decoding The Numbers



Virat Kohli Vs CSK (Source:@IPL,x.com)Virat Kohli Vs CSK (Source:@IPL,x.com)

Virat Kohli will be in focus once again as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 52 of IPL 2025 on Saturday, May 3, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. With RCB eyeing a playoff spot and Kohli in excellent form, expectations are high for a big knock from the veteran batter.

Kohli is once again among the top run-getters this season. In IPL 2025, he has already amassed 443 runs in 10 innings at an average of 63.28 and a strike rate of 138.87.  In the earlier fixture against CSK this season, he scored 31 runs off 30 balls. 

Virat Kohli's IPL Record At M.Chinnaswamy Stadium

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has been a happy hunting ground for Kohli throughout his IPL career. Across 90 innings at this venue, the RCB star batter has scored 3140 runs at an impressive average of 39.74 and a blistering strike rate of 142.92.

His record here includes 4 centuries and 23 half-centuries. He has hit 132 sixes and 287 boundaries in Bengaluru. 

Criterion
Data
Innings90
Runs3140
HS113
Average 39.75
Strike Rate142.92

(Virat Kohli's stats in IPL at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium)

Virat Kohli's Record vs CSK In IPL 

Virat Kohli has a formidable record against Chennai Super Kings. The RCB stalwart has scored 1084 runs in 33 IPL innings against CSK at a strike rate of 125.46. His tally includes 9 half-centuries. 

Kohli’s consistency this season makes him a major threat. He has often stepped up against the five-time champions, regardless of match conditions or bowling combinations.

Criterion
Data
Innings33
Runs1084
HS90*
Average 37.38
Strike Rate125.46

(Virat Kohli's stats vs CSK in IPL)

Virat Kohli's Record vs CSK At  M.Chinnaswamy Stadium

When it comes to matches against CSK specifically at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Virat Kohli’s numbers are equally impressive. In 11 innings against CSK at the venue, he has scored 327 runs at an average of 36.33 and a strike rate of 143.42. 

Criterion
Data
Innings10
Runs327
HS73
Average 36.33
Strike Rate143.42

(Virat Kohli's stats vs CSK  At M.Chinnaswamy Stadium)

Conclusion

Virat Kohli’s track record both against CSK and at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium make him one of the most dangerous batters heading into this fixture. With six fifties already under his belt this season and RCB in strong form, CSK will be under pressure to dismiss him early. If Kohli gets going, another match-winning performance could well be on the cards.