RCB vs CSK: How has Virat Kohli fared against Chennai in the IPL?
Virat Kohli continues his remarkable IPL journey, entering his 19th season with RCB and showcasing his dominance against Chennai Super Kings. He holds the record for most runs against CSK and is nearing another milestone, highlighting his consistent threat to the opposition.
As Royal Challengers Bengaluru gear up to face Chennai Super Kings in match 11 of IPL 2026, all eyes will once again be on Virat Kohli, who boasts a remarkable record against the five-time champions. The former RCB skipper has been one of the most consistent performers in IPL history and continues to dominate even in his 19th consecutive season with the franchise. Kohli began IPL 2026 on a strong note, scoring an unbeaten 69 off 38 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad, underlining his enduring class.
Virat Kohli’s Dominance Over CSK Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs scored against Chennai Super Kings in IPL history. In 35 matches (34 innings), the RCB stalwart has amassed 1,146 runs at an impressive average of 38. 2 against CSK.
His highest score against Chennai is an unbeaten 90, and he has registered 10 fifty-plus scores against them, the most by any player against a single opponent in the tournament. Kohli is also on the verge of another milestone. He needs just 14 more runs to surpass his own record of 1,159 runs against Punjab Kings and become the player with the most runs against a single team in IPL history.
Strong Record at Chinnaswamy At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli has been particularly dominant against CSK. He has scored 389 runs at an average of 38.