NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has once again shown why he’s considered one of the greatest batters in IPL history. On Saturday night against Chennai Super Kings, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star smashed a brilliant 62 off just 33 balls, putting to rest all the chatter around his strike rate and intent.
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif summed it up best in a post on X: “Very impressive, very aggressive, very very Virat Kohli. Strike rate and intent debate around Kohli should stop now.”
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The 35-year-old not only batted with authority but also brought up multiple personal milestones. He became the first-ever player to hit 300 sixes for a single IPL franchise, continuing his deep legacy with RCB.
Kohli’s form this season has been nothing short of spectacular. With his latest innings, he has now scored 505 runs in 11 matches, reclaiming the Orange Cap.
This is also his eighth IPL season with over 500 runs, making him the most consistent batter in the league’s history, surpassing David Warner, who has done it seven times.
Kohli has also now recorded four consecutive 50+ scores, matching his own record from 2016. His recent knocks include: 62*, 51, 70, 73*, 1, and now 62 — highlighting his form and dominance at the crease.
In addition, he set a new record for the most 50+ scores against Chennai Super Kings in IPL history (10), leaving behind stalwarts like Shikhar Dhawan, David Warner, and Rohit Sharma, who each have nine.
RCB posted a commanding total of 213/5 in 20 overs against Chennai Super Kings, powered by a fiery start from Virat Kohli and a 54-run contribution from Romario Shepherd at the end.
