Virat Kohli IPL (Source:@ImTanujSingh,x.com)
Often referred to as the modern master of cricket, Virat Kohli has made a massive name for himself in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His journey in the IPL, starting in 2008 as a raw, yet promising talent with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), is a story of ambition, and extraordinary skill.
Initially roped in by RCB, Kohli was a diamond in the rough, his early years marked by flashes of brilliance. As the years progressed, especially post-2011, Kohli not only honed his batting skills but also emerged as the backbone of the RCB lineup.
Donning the captain's hat, Virat Kohli led with fiery aggression, mirroring the very essence of his batting style. As a batsman, Kohli's exploits in the IPL are the stuff of legends.His phenomenal 2016 season, where he accumulated a staggering 973 runs including four centuries.
Virat Kohli IPL Career​
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Virat Kohli IPL Career​ (Source:@jatinininin,x.com)
Virat Kohli's IPL debut was a significant moment in the 2008 inaugural season of the tournament. Donning the RCB jersey, Kohli stepped onto the field against Kolkata Knight Riders. In his debut season, he played 13 matches, scoring a total of 165 runs at an average of 15.00.
In the 2011 IPL seasom the star batter smashed 557 runs in 16 matches at an average of 46.41. This performance included several crucial knocks, establishing him as a mainstay in the RCB batting lineup.
2013 marked Kohli's ascension to RCB's full-time captaincy. He led from the front, scoring 634 runs in 16 matches at an average of 45.28. Kohli had a record-breaking 2016 season, scoring a mammoth 973 runs in 16 matches at an average of 81.08, including four centuries and seven fifties. In IPL 2025, the stylish batter made 741 runs in 15 matches at strike-rate of 154.69.
In IPL 2025, Kohli made 657 runs in 15 matches at an strike-rate of 144.71 and average of 54.75.
Virat Kohli IPL Team
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Virat Kohli IPL Team (Source:@ImTanujSingh,x.com)
Virat Kohli has been a key player for Royal Challengers Bengaluru from 2008 to 2025. He began his journey with the team as a young talent and ultimately achieved his dream by winning the IPL trophy for the first time in 18 years.
Even after stepping down from captaincy, his determination to secure the elusive IPL trophy for RCB remained steadfast. This season, after a long-awaited 18 years, RCB, with their hero Virat Kohli, finally lifted the well-deserved trophy. The bond between Virat Kohli and RCB truly feels like a match made in heaven.
Virat Kohli IPL Salary​
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Virat Kohli IPL Salary​ (Source;@mohitlaws,x.com)
Virat Kohli has amassed an impressive total from his tenure in the league. His commitment to the RCB since the league's inception in 2008 stands as an tribute to his loyalty and consistent performance.
From 2008 to 2010, Kohli was a budding talent in the RCB squad, earning INR 12 lakh annually. In a significant move, RCB retained Kohli in 2011 for an impressive INR 8.28 crore, a salary he continued to receive until 2013.
Kohli's importance in the RCB setup was further solidified in 2014 when he was retained for a hefty sum of INR 12.5 crore.
The franchsie also retained him yet again in 2018, this time for a staggering INR 17 crore, which he earned till 2021. Even after stepping down from captaincy, Kohli's association with RCB remained strong. He was retained for INR 15 crore for the years 2022 and 2023. Ahead of IPL 2025, Virat Kohli was retained for ₹21 crore.
Virat Kohli IPL Stats
| Year | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike-Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13 | 165 | 15.00 | 105.09 |
| 2009 | 16 | 246 | 22.36 | 112.32 |
| 2010 | 16 | 307 | 27.90 | 144.81 |
| 2011 | 16 | 557 | 46.41 | 121.08 |
| 2012 | 16 | 364 | 28.00 | 111.65 |
| 2013 | 16 | 634 | 45.28 | 138.73 |
| 2014 | 14 | 359 | 27.61 | 122.10 |
| 2015 | 16 | 505 | 45.90 | 130.82 |
| 2016 | 16 | 973 | 81.08 | 152.03 |
| 2017 | 10 | 308 | 30.80 | 122.22 |
| 2018 | 14 | 530 | 48.18 | 139.10 |
| 2019 | 14 | 464 | 33.14 | 141.46 |
| 2020 | 15 | 466 | 42.36 | 121.35 |
| 2021 | 15 | 405 | 28.92 | 119.46 |
| 2022 | 16 | 341 | 22.73 | 115.99 |
| 2023 | 14 | 639 | 53.25 | 139.82 |
| 2024 | 15 | 741 | 61.75 | 154.69 |
| 2025 | 15 | 657 | 54.75 | 144.71 |
FAQs: Virat Kohli IPL
Q.1. When did Virat Kohli make his IPL debut?
Answer: Virat Kohli made his IPL debut in 2008 with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Q.2. How many runs did Virat Kohli score in his debut IPL season?
Answer: Virat Kohli scored 165 runs in the IPL 2008 season.
Q.3. When did Virat Kohli become the captain of RCB?
Answer: Virat Kohli became the full-time captain of RCB in 2013.
Q.4. How many centuries did Virat Kohli score in the 2016 IPL season?
Answer: Virat Kohli scored four centuries in the 2016 IPL season.
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