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Virat Kohli stats in ICC Tournaments

Indian batting legend Virat Kohli is gearing up for his fourth ICC Champions Trophy appearance, building on a journey full of highs and a few lessons. So, let's take a look at the Virat Kohli stats in ICC tournaments.

Payal Debnath
Payal Debnath

Mar 5, 2025, 2:18 PM•3 min read

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Virat Kohli stats in ICC Tournaments

Indian cricket team star Virat Kohli has marked his name in cricket history during the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai. 

India reached the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final after a close win against Australia in the semi-final. Kohli was important in this win, scoring 84 runs off 98 balls at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Also Read: Rohit Sharma in ICC tournaments for India

While chasing a target of 265 runs, Kohli played calmly and helped keep the score moving, forming important partnerships before getting out to Adam Zampa while trying to hit a big shot. His innings included five boundaries.

Virat Kohli's stats in ICC tournament finals

Virat Kohli has played in eight ICC finals and has made a big impact. In ten innings, he has scored 410 runs, often shining when it matters.

Kohli’s skill to perform well under pressure is a key part of his career. Although he has some low scores in ICC finals, he has also made important runs that helped India in big matches.

His best score in an ICC final was 77 runs against Sri Lanka in the 2014 T20 World Cup, but India did not win. 

Now that India is in the Champions Trophy 2025 final, fans hope Kohli keeps up his good form and gives another great performance in the final.

So, let's take a look at the Virat Kohli stats in ICC tournaments.

Virat Kohli stats in ICC tournament 

Virat Kohli stats in ICC Tournaments

Virat Kohli has played a total of 94 innings across various ICC events, amassing 3,975 runs.

His performances showed his consistency and ability to deliver for India in crucial international tournaments.

Here is a look at Virat Kohli's performances across various ICC tournaments.

Tournament Innings Runs Average Strike Rate
2009 Champions Trophy 2 95 95 74.2
2011 World Cup 9 282 35.2 82.2
2012 T20 World Cup 5 185 46.2 122.5
2013 Champions Trophy 5 176 58.7 95.7
2014 T20 World Cup 6 319 106.3 129.1
2015 World Cup 8 305 50.8 81.6
2016 T20 World Cup 5 273 136.5 146.8
2017 Champions Trophy 5 258 129 98.9
2019 World Cup 9 443 55.4 94.1
2021 T20 World Cup 3 68 34 100
2022 T20 World Cup 6 296 98.7 136.4
2023 World Cup 11 765 95.6 90.3
2024 T20 World Cup 8 151 18.9 112.7
2025 Champions Trophy 4 217 72.33 83.14

Captained the team in ICC event in 2017

Virat Kohli stats in ICC Tournaments

Kohli captained the team for the first time in an ICC event in 2017, guiding India to the finals. Despite their strong run, India lost to arch-rivals Pakistan by a massive 180-run margin.

Also Read: India vs Pakistan in ICC tournament results

CT debut came in 2009

Virat Kohli stats in ICC Tournaments

Virat Kohli's Champions Trophy debut came in 2009 when India was knocked out in the group stage after losses to Pakistan and Australia. 

However, it was during that very tournament that Kohli had his first breakthrough moment, scoring a crucial 79* against the West Indies in a tense chase of 130.

The 2013 tournament saw Kohli rise to even greater heights, with MS Dhoni leading India to the trophy after a thrilling final win against England.

Virat Kohli stats in ICC Champions Trophy 

Virat Kohli has played 17 matches in the ICC Champions Trophy, scoring 746 runs in 16 innings.

His highest score is an unbeaten 100, with an impressive strike rate of 90.09.

Kohli has hit six half-centuries and one century in the tournament.

Here is a look at Virat Kohli stats in Champions Trophy.

Matches Innings Runs Highest Score Batting Average 50s/100s
17 16 746 100 82.9 6/1
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Most wins in IPL as captain

There have been few cricketers who have enjoyed a long run in captaincy in IPL because of their consistent performance and mind blowing winning percentage. In this article, we will be discussing the most wins in IPL as captain.

Payal Debnath
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Apr 4, 2025, 12:42 PM•3 min read

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In a tournament like the IPL, the role of the captain is of utmost importance given that the game can change very quickly. However, it is not an easy job to lead a side in such a big tournament. The franchises also do not give a longer run to a player if he fails to perform as a captain. 

There have been few cricketers who have enjoyed a long run in captaincy in IPL because of their consistent performance and mind blowing winning percentage. 

In this article, we will be discussing the most wins in IPL as captain.

Most wins in IPL as captain 

6. David Warner | 40

Most wins in IPL as captain

Australian player David Warner has captained Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in 83 games, winning 40 and losing 41, two of which were tied. 

He is also the third Aussie to win the IPL title as captain.

5. Shreyas Iyer | 40 Wins

Most wins in IPL as captain

Shreyas Iyer led Kolkata Knight Riders to the title last season, he has joined the IPL winning captains along with greats MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma.

Iyer has been the captain in 72 games for three different franchise (DC, KKR, and PBKS), in which he has won 40 games and lost 29.

4. Virat Kohli | 66 Wins

Most wins in IPL as captain

Virat Kohli is the most successful Test captain for India and also led Royal Challengers Bangalore for several seasons in the IPL. Overall, Virat Kohli captained for a total of 143 matches and won 66 and lost 70 of these matches with a win percentage of 46.15. 

Later, Faf du Plessis took over from him as skipper. Now Rajat Patidar is leading the team in 18th season. 

3. Gautam Gambhir | 71 Wins

Most wins in IPL as captain

Gautam Gambhir has proved his leadership skills in the IPL and international cricket alike. In total, Gautam Gambhir won 71 matches out of the 129 he captained. 

The left-handed batter was Kolkata Knight Riders' skipper in their successful campaigns in 2012 and 2014, making him the third-most successful IPL captain. He also led the team for the Delhi Capitals in multiple seasons. His winning percentage in IPL as captain is 55.03.

2. Rohit Sharma | 87 Wins

Most wins in IPL as captain

One of the most successful leaders of IPL, Rohit Sharma has captained Mumbai Indians in 158 games, in which he won 87 of them and lost 67. Under Rohit's captaincy, MI has won 5 IPL titles ( 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020).

Rohit's win percentage in IPL as captain is 55.06.

1. MS Dhoni | 133 Wins

Most wins in IPL as captain

India's legendary leader Mahendra Singh Dhoni has captained two franchise (CSK and RPS) in his career. In 226 games as a leader, Dhoni has won 133 and lost 91 times. He also led CSK to five IPL titles in the years 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023.

Dhoni's win percentage of 58.84 is the highest among captains to have led in more than 50 matches. He also holds the record for playing the most number of IPL matches as a captain.

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Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Match 8 Highlights: RCB win in Chennai for the first time in 17 years

Catch the highlights of the Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match tonight in Chennai as RCB managed their first win in Chennai since 2008.

Koushik Biswas
Koushik Biswas

Mar 28, 2025, 6:29 PM•1 min read

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Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Match 8 Highlights: RCB win in Chennai for the first time in 17 years | sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Match 8 tonight at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

This is Koushik Biswas, with all the LIVE Updates for you from the web desk.

Five-time champions CSK commenced their IPL 2025 campaign with a dominating 4-wicket victory over arch-rivals Mumbai Indians. On the other hand, RCB salvaged a famous 7-wicket win against defending IPL champions KKR in the opening game of the season.

Read Also | 9 Facts from CSK vs RCB Clash That Might Surprise You

As two of the most iconic franchises are about to take on each other tonight at Chepauk, sit back and relax as we start the live coverage of the CSK vs RCB match for you. Keep refreshing the page for all the latest updates.

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Mar 28, 2025, 5:47 PM

RCB win by 50 runs!

CSK vs RCB, IPL 2025: RCB win by 50 runs | sportzpoint.com

Mar 28, 2025, 5:22 PM

MSD at the crease!

MS Dhoni comes to the crease as Ravichandran Ashwin got caught at the deep against Liam Livingstone. 

Mar 28, 2025, 5:20 PM

CSK 98/6 after 15!

CSK are in big trouble, and they look like they're out of the game already. 

But, this is where the NRR would come handy and they would love to score as many as they can. 

Mar 28, 2025, 5:09 PM

Dayal gets Dube in the same over | CSK 81/6

Dayal pitched the ball a bit short, and Dube wanted to go for a big pull shot in the leg side. 

But he also managed to play the ball down on to the stumps. 

CSK 81/6

Mar 28, 2025, 5:04 PM

Yash Dayal gets Ravindra! | CSK 75/5

Yash Dayal gets the big wicket of Rachin Ravindra. 

The left handed batter wanted to play across to the lakeside and only managed an inner edge onto his pad, and then it went on to hit the stumps.

Ravindra goes after 41 from 31. 

CSK 75/5

Mar 28, 2025, 4:50 PM

Livingstone gets Sam Curran

CSK lose their fourth one. 

Full-length ball, pitching outside off stump, the off spinner from Livingstone and Sam Curran gets it off the toe end of the bat, finds Krunal Pandya at long-on

CSK 52/4 after 8.5 over.

Mar 28, 2025, 4:37 PM

Spin into the attack!

Suyash Sharma comes in as an impact sub for RCB. 

CSK are already struggling and scored only 30 in the powerplay. 

Rachin Ravindra and Sam Curran are at the crease now. The require run rate now is over 11 and it is getting tough for the home team.

Mar 28, 2025, 4:24 PM

Bhuvi gets Hooda!

Mar 28, 2025, 4:15 PM

4 from Bhuvi’s second

Only 4 comes from Bhuvnewshar Kumar’s second over! 

He was tight against Deepak Hooda and it is a perfect start for the RCB bowlers!

CSK 13/2 after 3. 

Mar 28, 2025, 4:14 PM

Hazelwood gets Tripathi and Gaikwad

Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Match 8 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: Two early wickets for RCB

What an excellent start from Josh Hazelwood! 

He first dismissed Rahul Tripathi and then, with a short ball, got rid of the inform Ruturaj Gaikwad in the final ball of the over.

 CSK 7/2  after the second over

Mar 28, 2025, 3:46 PM

RCB finish at 196/7

Great finish for RCB!

19 comes from Sam Curran's final over. 

Tim David hits three huge sixes in the last over and gives the momentum RCB were looking for. 

They finished at 196/7. David finished with 22 from 8 balls.

Mar 28, 2025, 3:44 PM

19th Over: Pathirana gets two wickets!

That was an excellent over from the Sri Lankan pacer! 

Only two came from the over. 

He first dismissed Rajat Patidar and bowled two dot balls. 

Then, after a single, he dismissed Krunal Pandya in that over. 

Only two from the over. 

W, 0, 0, 1 WD, W, 0, 0

Mar 28, 2025, 3:40 PM

18th over: 9 runs and 1 wicket

Khaleel Ahmed had a pivotal over, mixing runs with a key wicket! 

Khaleel started with Rajat Patidar, who brought up his fifty in style—upper-cutting a short ball for four with excellent timing and placement, a captain’s knock!

Patidar followed with a single to cover on the second, driving a full toss. Jitesh Sharma couldn’t get a short ball away on the third, stuck for a dot on a pull.

Khaleel struck on the fourth—Jitesh pulled a short ball straight to Ravindra Jadeja at deep midwicket, a big wicket!

New man Tim David got going right away, slicing a short ball to the third man fence for four on the fifth. Khaleel finished with a dot, beating David on a cover drive with a full ball, despite an appeal. Khaleel gave away runs but that wicket was crucial! 

9 runs and a wicket (4, 1, 0, W, 4, 0). RCB at 176/5 after the 18th.

Mar 28, 2025, 3:28 PM

Fifty for captain Rajat Patidar!

Rajat Patidar scored a quick fifty against CSK, IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com

Mar 28, 2025, 3:27 PM

17th Over: 14 from Pathirana's over!

Matheesha Pathirana had a mixed over with some big hits!

Pathirana started with Rajat Patidar flicking a good-length ball to deep square leg for a single. Jitesh Sharma followed with a single to deep fine leg on the second, glancing a good-length ball. Patidar then launched a full ball for a massive six over the stands on the third—a cracking lofted on drive!

Pathirana pulled it back on the fourth, beating Patidar on a pull off a short ball for a dot.

He then bowled a wide on the fifth, a yorker too far down leg. Patidar flicked a full toss to deep backward square leg for a single, and Jitesh finished with a four, pulling a short ball to deep midwicket.

Pathirana took some stick with that six and four!

14 runs from the over (1, 1, 6, 0, 1 WD, 1, 4). RCB at 167/4 after the 17th.

Mar 28, 2025, 3:20 PM

16th Over: Noor gets another wicket

Noor Ahmad had a mixed over, grabbing a wicket but conceding a big hit! 

Noor started with Rajat Patidar driving a good-length ball to long-off for a single. Liam Livingstone then smashed a full ball for a six, slog-sweeping it to deep forward square leg—a massive strike!

But Noor struck back on the third—Livingstone went for a sweep off a full ball but was bowled, a big wicket for RCB! 

New man Jitesh Sharma got off the mark with a single to deep point on the fourth, cutting a good-length ball. Patidar finished with a single to long-off on the fifth, driving a full ball. Noor gave away runs but that wicket was crucial! 

9 runs and a wicket (1, 6, W, 1, 1). RCB at 147/4 after the 16th.

Mar 28, 2025, 3:18 PM

15th Over: Tight over from Khaleel

Khaleel Ahmed kept things tight despite a few runs leaking!

Khaleel started with Liam Livingstone missing a good-length ball on an on drive for a dot, looking uncomfortable.

Livingstone pulled a short ball to deep backward square leg for a single on the second, and Rajat Patidar glided a short ball to square third man for a single on the third. Livingstone couldn’t connect on the fourth, beaten on a pull off a short ball, but he managed two on the fifth, pulling a short ball to deep midwicket.

He missed another cut on the last, beaten by a short ball. Khaleel kept the batters in check with those short balls!

5 runs from the over (0, 1, 1, 0, 2, 0). RCB at 138/3 after the 15th.

Mar 28, 2025, 3:13 PM

14th Over: Expensive over from Jadeja | RCB 134/3

Ravindra Jadeja had a rocky start but pulled it back in that over! 

Jadeja started with a bang—Rajat Patidar slogged a full ball for a big six into the stands, a maximum to kick things off! Patidar kept going on the second, making room to chip a full ball over cover for four—10 runs off the first two balls, threatening a huge over! But Jadeja tightened up.

Patidar left a good-length ball on the third, and on the fourth, he was beaten on a lofted cover drive for a dot despite looking uncomfortable. Patidar got four more on the fifth, lofting a good-length ball for a boundary, but Jadeja bowled a wide on the sixth, a full ball too far outside off.

Patidar couldn’t capitalize on the last, missing a lofted on drive for a dot. Jadeja took some stick early but finished strong! 

16 runs from the over (6, 4, 0, 4, 0, 1 WD, 0). RCB at 134/3 after the 14th.

Mar 28, 2025, 3:06 PM

Over 13: Noor gets the big wicket | RCB 118/3

Noor Ahmad struck a big blow in a tight over!

Noor started with Rajat Patidar, who, despite looking uncomfortable, lofted a good-length ball for a single on the first. Noor got the big fish on the second—Virat Kohli went for a lofted on-drive off a full ball but holed out to Rachin Ravindra at deep midwicket, a massive wicket!

New man Liam Livingstone couldn’t get a full ball away on the third, driving to short extra cover for a dot, but he drove a full ball to deep cover for a single on the last. Noor kept it tight and got the key scalp of Kohli!

3 runs and a wicket (1, W, 0, 1). RCB at 118/3 after the 13th.

Mar 28, 2025, 3:05 PM

Over 12: RCB 116/2

Ravindra Jadeja kept things steady, but a dropped catch cost him! 

Jadeja started with Rajat Patidar driving a good-length ball to extra cover for a single. Virat Kohli followed with a single to short extra cover on the second, driving a good-length ball. Patidar got a life on the third—he mistimed a loft off a full ball, but Deepak Hooda dropped it at long-off, allowing a single.

Kohli then stepped down on the fourth, lofting a good-length ball for two to straight long-on. He drove a full ball to long-on for a single on the fifth, and Patidar finished with a single to deep point, cutting a good-length ball. Jadeja kept the runs in check, but that drop hurt! 

7 runs from the over (1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1). RCB at 116/2 after the 12th.

Mar 28, 2025, 3:04 PM

Over 11: RCB 109/2

Virat Kohli scored 31 off 30 balls, CSK vs RCB, IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com

Matheesha Pathirana had a tough over as Kohli and Patidar turned it on! 

Pathirana started with Virat Kohli missing a short ball on a pull for a dot. Kohli responded on the second, pulling a short ball for a massive six over the ropes—what a shot from the King!

He followed with a lofted on drive for four on the third, and then another four on the fourth, driving a good-length ball for back-to-back boundaries! Kohli drove a full ball to long-on for a single on the fifth, and Rajat Patidar finished with a straight four on the last, driving a full ball like an arrow. Pathirana got hit hard—16 runs off the over! 

16 runs from the over (0, 6, 4, 4, 1, 1). RCB at 109/2 after the 11th.

Mar 28, 2025, 3:01 PM

10th over: RCB 93/2

Noor Ahmad had a decent over until Patidar finished with a bang! 

Noor started with Rajat Patidar, who, despite looking uncomfortable, lofted a full ball for a single on the first.

Virat Kohli followed with a square drive to deep forward point for a single on the second, and Patidar drove a full ball to wide long-off for another single on the third.

Kohli swept a full ball to deep midwicket for a single on the fourth, but Patidar couldn’t get a good-length ball away on the fifth, driving straight to extra cover for a dot. Then Patidar turned it on—smoking a full ball into the long-on stands for a big six to end the over, a maximum to cap 10 runs! Noor kept it tight early but that six hurt. 

10 runs from the over (1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 6). RCB at 93/2 after the 10th.

Mar 28, 2025, 2:48 PM

9th Over: 6 from Pathirana's first | RCB 83/2

Matheesha Pathirana kept it tight in a low-scoring over! 

He started with Rajat Patidar getting a leg bye off a good-length ball, nudged to short midwicket.

Virat Kohli couldn’t connect on the second, beaten on a pull off a short ball. Kohli then pushed a short ball to deep square leg for a single on the third, and Patidar flicked a good-length ball to square fine leg for a single on the fourth. Pathirana bowled a wide on the fifth, a yorker too far down leg as Kohli left it.

Kohli followed with a single to deep square leg off a yorker, and Patidar finished with a single to deep third man, gliding a short ball. Pathirana kept the runs in check! 

6 runs from the over (1 LB, 0, 1, 1, 1 WD, 1, 1). RCB at 83/2 after the 9th.

Mar 28, 2025, 2:45 PM

8th Over: Ashwin gets Padikkal | RCB 77/2

8th Over: Ashwin gets Padikkal | RCB 77/2 | sportzpoint.com

Ashwin started with a wide to Devdutt Padikkal, a good-length ball that went astray.

Padikkal then nudged a single to deep midwicket on the first legal ball, pushing a good-length delivery.

Virat Kohli couldn’t get a good-length ball away on the second, stuck for a dot despite an aggressive cover drive, but pushed a yorker to wide long-on for a single on the third.

Padikkal lofted a full ball for two to deep cover on the fourth, but Ashwin struck on the fifth—Padikkal tried to clear cover again but didn’t get the elevation, and Ruturaj Gaikwad took a diving catch forward, a huge wicket! 

New man Rajat Patidar got off the mark with a single to long-on on the last, driving a full ball. Ashwin’s strike was the highlight! 

6 runs and a wicket (1 WD, 1, 0, 1, 2, W, 1). RCB at 77/2 after the 8th.

Mar 28, 2025, 2:39 PM

7th Over: 15 from Jadeja’s first | RCB 71/1

Devdutt Padikkal plays the whole over from Jadeja and he scores 15 against him. 

He swept the second ball for a four and repeated the same two balls later to get another boundary.

In the fifth ball, he stepped down the track to hit it for a six. Padikkal concluded the over with a single! 

0, 4, 0, 4, 6, 1 

RCB 71/1 after 7! 

Mar 28, 2025, 2:36 PM

6th Over: 11 from Curran’s second | RCB 56/1

Devdutt Padikkal hits Sam Curran for a huge six over square leg to make it a big over from Sam Curran!

1, 0, 2, 0, 6, 1wd, 1 

RCB finish the powerplay at 56/1 

Mar 28, 2025, 2:33 PM

5th Over: Noor gets Salt

MS Dhoni stumped out Phil Salt on 32, CSK vs RCB, IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com

Noor Ahmed starts from where he left off in the last match! 

After three singles in first three ball, Kohli hit the fourth one for a boundary, off a full toss ball. 

He took a single in the next ball. But, Noor won the battle by dismissing Phil Salt, out stumped in the next ball. 

MS Dhoni with a lightning-speed glove work. Salt goes after 32 from 16 balls. 

RCB 45/1

Mar 28, 2025, 2:27 PM

MS DHONI AT HIS BEST

Mar 28, 2025, 2:22 PM

4th Over: Good start from Curran | 37/0

Good start from Sam Curran! 

He started the over by coming around the wicket. 

Kohli took a couple in the second ball and played another dot. 

Curran went for a slower ball in the fifth ball and finished with a single. 

0, 2, 0, 1LB, 1, 1 

RCB 37/0 

Mar 28, 2025, 2:17 PM

3rd Over: Excellent over from Khaleel | RCB 32/0

Top class over from the left-arm pacer. 

He nearly got Virat Kohli LBW in the first ball. The on-field decision was not out and Gaikwad went upstairs but only to see the ball pitching outside leg stump. 

Third ball went for leg bye but Salt pulled the fourth one for a boundary. After a dot in the next ball, he finished with a couple in the last ball. 

0, 0, 1LB, 4, 0, 2 

7 from the third over. 32/0 after 3. 

Mar 28, 2025, 2:13 PM

2nd Over: 16 from Ashwin’s over | RCB 25/0

Expensive over from the veteran spinner.

Salt pulled the first ball for a six and got another four in the next ball with a backfoot drive. 

After two singles, Salt finished the over with a sweep shot that gave him another boundary. 

6, 4, 1, 0, 1, 4 

RCB 25/0

Mar 28, 2025, 2:10 PM

1st Over: RCB 9/0

Khaleel Ahmed did start well against Phil Salth but Salt swung his on the fourth ball and managed a top edge for the first boundary of the match.

In the fifth ball, Salt sliced over point to get another boundary.

He then finished with a single to get 9 from the over. 

0, 0, 0, 4, 4, 1 

RCB 9/0 after 1. 

Mar 28, 2025, 1:43 PM

Playing XI: RCB

RCB XI: P. Salt, V. Kohli, D. Padikkal, R. Patidar (c), L. Livingstone, J. Sharma (wk), T. David, K. Pandya, B. Kumar, J. Hazlewood, Y. Dayal.

Mar 28, 2025, 1:40 PM

Playing XI: CSK

CSK XI: R. Gaikwad (c), R. Ravindra, D. Hooda, R. Tripathi, R. Jadeja, S. Curran, MS. Dhoni (wk), R. Ashwin, N. Ahmad, M. Pathirana, K. Ahmed.

Mar 28, 2025, 1:38 PM

Toss Update

Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Match 8 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: CSK won the toss and they will bowl first | sportzpoint.com

CSK win the toss, and they decide to bowl first

Mar 28, 2025, 10:22 AM

Venue | Chepauk Stadium

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Mar 28, 2025, 10:18 AM

CSK vs RCB: Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches played

33

CSK won

21

RCB won

11

Drawn

1

Mar 28, 2025, 10:15 AM

How to watch the match?

The live telecast of the CSK vs RCB Match 6 will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.  

The live streaming will be available on the JioHostar App and website.

Mar 28, 2025, 10:15 AM

Match Details

Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Tournament: IPL 2025

Date: 28 March 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Chennai Super KingsCskRoyal Challengers BangaloreRcbIPL 2025Virat KohliPhil SaltRajat PatidarJosh HazlewoodYash DayalBhuvneshwar KumarKrunal PandyaRuturaj GaikwadRachin RavindraMs DhoniRavindra JadejaRavichandran Ashwin
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Virat Kohli's stats vs CSK: Strike rate of only 126?

Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to face off on Friday, March 28, in the IPL 2025 season. So before start of the match, let's take a look at Virat Kohli's stats vs CSK.

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Mar 28, 2025, 12:06 PM•3 min read

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Virat Kohli's stats vs CSK: Strike rate of only 126?

Statistics show that Virat Kohli's record against Chennai Super Kings has been excellent. Kohli's bat has been very effective against this team. The two teams are set to face off on Friday, March 28, in the IPL 2025 season.

Also Read: Every Result of CSK vs RCB Match in IPL

So before start of the match, let's take a look at Virat Kohli's stats vs CSK.

Virat Kohli's stats vs CSK

In 33 innings of 34 matches against Chennai Super Kings, Virat Kohli has scored over 1053 runs at a strike rate of 126.12 and an average of 36.79.

Also, Kohli has crossed the fifty-run mark 9 times against Chennai Super Kings with a highest score of an unbeaten 90 in the 2020 season.

Apart from this, he has returned not out 4 times. Therefore, it is clear from these figures that the bowlers of Chennai Super Kings will have to be cautious of Virat Kohli.

CSK are among the teams against whom Kohli has scored over 1000 runs in the IPL.

Virat Kohli's stats vs CSK: Strike rate of only 126?

The last time RCB and CSK met in the IPL during the final group stage match of the 2024 edition in Bengaluru, Virat Kohli played a quickfire knock, scoring 47 runs off just 29 balls, including three fours and four sixes at a strike-rate of 162.06.

Kohli's Statistic When RCB Won vs CSK Overall RCB vs CSK
Span 2008-2024 2008-2024
Matches 11 34
Innings 11 33
Not Outs 3 4
Runs 386 1067
Highest Score 90* 90*
Average 48.25 36.79
Balls Faced 293 846
Strike Rate 131.74 126.12
100s 0 0
50s 2 9
0s 0 0
4s 32 77
6s 19 42

Also Read: 9 Facts from CSK vs RCB Clash That Might Surprise You

Virat Kohli's Stats vs CSK: At Chepauk

Virat Kohli's stats vs CSK: Strike rate of only 126?

The two teams have faced off nine times in Chennai. At Chepauk, Kohli owns a total of 383 IPL runs at 29.46 (SR: 111.01). Notably, 304 of these runs have come against CSK at 33.77 from nine matches (SR: 113.01). Both of his fifties at Chepauk have come against CSK.

Virat Kohli's Stats in IPL

Kohli is the top scorer in IPL history with a total of 8,063 runs from 253 matches (245 innings). He averages 38.95 with his strike rate reading 132.15.

Virat Kohli's stats vs CSK: Strike rate of only 126?

Kohli owns 8 tons and 56 fifties. He has smashed 709 fours and 275 maximums.

In T20s, Kohli has amassed 12,945 runs at 41.62. He played his 400th T20 match versus KKR (50s: 98, 100s: 9).

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Every Result of CSK vs RCB Match in IPL

While CSK has won the IPL title 5 times so far, RCB has not been able to reach the finals even 5 times. So before the start of the match let's take a look at the statistics of every result of CSK vs RCB match in IPL.

Payal Debnath
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Mar 28, 2025, 11:15 AM•3 min read

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Every Result of CSK vs RCB Match in IPL

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed numerous thrilling moments, and the rivalry between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stands out as one of the most intense in the tournament's history.

CSK vs RCB matches have always been highly anticipated, with both franchises boasting passionate fanbases.

Both teams have been participating in the IPL since 2008, but in between Chennai Super Kings had to face a ban for two years. 

Also Read: 9 Facts from CSK vs RCB Clash That Might Surprise You

While CSK has won the IPL title 5 times so far, RCB has not been able to reach the finals even 5 times. However, both the teams have always been adorned with star players and this time too both sides are full of stars.

So before the start of the match let's take a look at the statistics of every result of CSK vs RCB match in IPL.

CSK vs RCB: Head-to-Head Stats

RCB
  
CSK
33
Matches Played
33
11
Won
21
21
Lost
11
1
No Result
1
218
Highest Score
226
70
Lowest Score
82

Although the rivalry between the two teams is at its peak, in terms of statistics, the Royal Challengers Bangalore seems to be far behind. So far 33 matches have been played between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore and RCB has won only 11 matches.

Every Result of CSK vs RCB Match in IPL

Chennai Super Kings have won 21 matches. Last year, both the teams faced each other twice and both won one match each. However, an important match was played between the two teams, where Bangalore defeated Chennai and made it to the playoffs.

In 2018 and 2021, Chennai defeated Bangalore in both the matches, while in 2015, both the teams faced each other thrice and Chennai whitewashed Bangalore all three times. In 2011, these two teams faced each other 4 times and Chennai won thrice, while Super Kings had to face defeat in one match.

CSK vs RCB: Last 5 Match Results

Every Result of CSK vs RCB Match in IPL

Matches Played
CSK Won
RCB Won
No Result
5
3
2
0

Also Read: RCB’s performance in every IPL season

Every Result of CSK vs RCB Match in IPL

Date
Winner
Margin
Venue
18-May-24
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
27 runs
Bengaluru
22-Mar-24
Chennai Super Kings
6 wickets
Chennai
17-Apr-23
Chennai Super Kings
8 runs
Bangalore
12-Apr-22
Royal Challengers Bangalore
23 runs
Navi Mumbai
04-May-22
Chennai Super Kings
13 runs
Pune
25-Apr-21
Chennai Super Kings
69 runs
Mumbai
24-Sep-21
Chennai Super Kings
6 wickets
Sharjah
10-Oct-20
Royal Challengers Bangalore
37 runs
Dubai (DSC)
25-Oct-20
Chennai Super Kings
8 wickets
Dubai (DSC)
23-Mar-19
Chennai Super Kings
7 wickets
Chennai
21-Apr-19
Royal Challengers Bangalore
1 run
Bangalore
25-Apr-18
Chennai Super Kings
5 wickets
Bangalore
05-May-18
Chennai Super Kings
6 wickets
Pune
21-Apr-15
Chennai Super Kings
27 runs
Bangalore
03-May-15
Chennai Super Kings
24 runs
Chennai
21-May-15
Chennai Super Kings
3 wickets
Ranchi
18-May-14
Royal Challengers Bangalore
8 wickets
Ranchi
24-May-14
Chennai Super Kings
5 wickets
Bangalore
13-Apr-13
Chennai Super Kings
4 wickets
Chennai
18-May-13
Royal Challengers Bangalore
24 runs
Bangalore
12-Apr-12
Chennai Super Kings
5 wickets
Chennai
25-Apr-12
No Result
-
Bangalore
16-Apr-11
Chennai Super Kings
21 runs
Chennai
22-May-11
Royal Challengers Bangalore
8 wickets
Bangalore
24-May-11
Chennai Super Kings
6 wickets
Mumbai
28-May-11
Chennai Super Kings
58 runs
Chennai
23-Mar-10
Royal Challengers Bangalore
36 runs
Bangalore
31-Mar-10
Chennai Super Kings
5 wickets
Chennai
20-Apr-09
Chennai Super Kings
92 runs
Port Elizabeth
14-May-09
Royal Challengers Bangalore
2 wickets
Durban
20-Apr-09
Royal Challengers Bangalore
6 wickets
Johannesburg
28-Apr-08
Chennai Super Kings
13 runs
Bangalore
21-May-08
Royal Challengers Bangalore
14 runs
Chennai

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9 Facts from CSK vs RCB Clash That Might Surprise You

Discover 9 surprising facts from CSK vs RCB IPL clashes—CSK’s Chepauk dominance, Dhoni’s six-fest, Kohli’s run glut, and more

Koushik Biswas
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Mar 28, 2025, 4:13 AM•4 min read

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The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) rivalry is one of the greatest rivalries in Indian Premier League history. It’s got everything—die-hard fans, superstars like MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, and thrilling games that make you jump off your couch. 

As of March 27, 2025, these teams have locked horns 33 times. Here are 10 jaw-dropping facts from the CSK vs RCB matches in IPL history that’ll surprise even the biggest fans.

1. CSK 21, RCB 11

CSK has beaten RCB 21 times out of 33 matches. RCB? Just 11 wins, with one game washed out. I mean, with RCB’s star power, you’d think it’d be closer, right? But, CSK’s got their number, and RCB will need at least a few years to catch up.

CSK VS RCB: H2H Value
Total Matches 33
CSK Wins 21
RCB Wins 11
No Result 1
Wins at Chepauk (CSK Home) 7 - 1 (CSK - RCB)
Wins at Chinnaswamy (RCB Home) 5 - 5 (CSK - RCB)
Wins at Neutral Venues 9 - 5 (CSK - RCB)
Wins Batting First 9 - 6 (CSK - RCB)
Wins Chasing 12 - 4 (CSK - RCB)
Highest Total CSK: 226/6, RCB: 218/5
Lowest Total CSK: 112, RCB: 70

2. RCB Can’t Crack Chepauk

Picture this: RCB’s only win at CSK’s home ground, Chepauk, was back in 2008. Since then, CSK has won 8 of 9 games there. Sixteen years of misery for RCB fans in Chennai; it’s honestly unreal for a team like RCB.

Read Also | List of IPL Playoffs Teams since 2008

3. Kohli Scores Big, But Where’s the win?

Virat Kohli's stats in CSK vs RCB games in winning ways | sportzpoint.com

Virat Kohli has smashed over 1,053 runs against CSK, more than anyone in the tournament. But here’s the kicker: RCB hardly wins when he’s on fire. Among those 1,053 runs, only 386 came in winning ways for RCB. 

Kohli's Statistic When RCB Won vs CSK Overall RCB vs CSK
Span 2008-2024 2008-2024
Matches 11 34
Innings 11 33
Not Outs 3 4
Runs 386 1067
Highest Score 90* 90*
Average 48.25 36.79
Balls Faced 293 846
Strike Rate 131.74 126.12
100s 0 0
50s 2 9
0s 0 0
4s 32 77
6s 19 42

4. Dhoni’s Six-Hitting Rampage

MS Dhoni scored 70 from 34 balls vs RCB in 2018 | sportzpoint.com

Rewind to 2018 at Chinnaswamy Stadium. CSK needed 206, and it looked impossible until MS Dhoni walked in. He blasted 70 not out of 34 balls, with 7 massive sixes. That is still MS Dhoni's highest score against RCB in a winning cause.

Read Also | IPL Facts: Who was hit the most sixes in IPL History? Top 10 list

5. RCB’s Embarrassing Collapse

In 2019, CSK bowled RCB out for a measly 70 at Chepauk. Spinners ran the show, and RCB’s big batsmen crumbled. Imran Tahir took 3 wickets for 9 runs, while Harbhajan Singh took 3 wickets for 20 runs. 

Interestingly, CSK took 17.4 overs to chase down 71 runs.

Read Also | IPL Facts: Which player has lost the most games in IPL history?

6. That One-Run Thriller

Back in 2019, RCB set CSK 162 to chase at home. CSK needed 2 off the last ball, and Dhoni was batting. He couldn’t get it done, as RCB won by 1 run. That is still one of the greatest CSK vs RCB games in IPL.

7. Jadeja’s stats vs RCB

Ravindra Jadeja's stats in CSK vs RCB matches in IPL | sportzpoint.com

Ravindra Jadeja has taken 18 wickets against RCB, more than anyone in this rivalry. His 15 wickets in the winning cause for CSK against RCB is also the most. This means the left-arm spinner has been most influential in detecting results of CSK vs RCB games.

R. Jadeja's Statistics When CSK Won vs RCB Overall CSK vs RCB
Span 2012-2024 2012-2024
Matches 15 22
Innings 15 20
Overs 46.0 63.0
Maidens 2 2
Runs Given 329 456
Wickets 15 18
Best Bowling Innings 3/13 3/13
Average 21.93 25.33
Economy Rate 7.15 7.23
Strike Rate 18.4 21.0
4-Wicket Hauls 0 0
5-Wicket Hauls 0 0

8. Tons of Runs, No Fifties

In the IPL 2024 opener, CSK made 173/6, and RCB chased 176/6—349 runs total. The crazy part? Not one player hit a fifty. It’s rare and wild. This shows how deep both teams go.

9. RCB’s Playoff Miracle

9 Facts from CSK vs RCB Clash That Might Surprise You | sportzpoint.com

Last year, in IPL 2024, RCB had to beat CSK by 18 runs to make the playoffs. They smashed 218/5, held CSK to 191/7, and won by 27. The catch? It was only their second win in 10 games against CSK. 

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