As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepare to face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an anticipated IPL 2026 encounter, all eyes will be on star batsman Virat Kohli. The former RCB captain holds a remarkable record against CSK, demonstrating consistent performance throughout his extensive IPL career.
Kohli's Unmatched Batting Against Chennai Super Kings
Virat Kohli stands as the leading run-scorer against Chennai Super Kings in Indian Premier League history. Across 35 matches (34 innings), the RCB stalwart has accumulated an impressive 1,146 runs at an average of 38.2 against the Yellow Army. His highest individual score against CSK is an unbeaten 90, and he has registered 10 fifty-plus scores, a record for any player against a single opponent in the tournament.
Kohli is also on the verge of setting another significant milestone. He needs just 14 more runs to surpass his own record of 1,159 runs against Punjab Kings, which would make him the player with the most runs against a single team in IPL history.
Dominance at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has often been a happy hunting ground for Kohli against CSK. At this venue, he has scored 389 runs at an average of 38.90, coupled with a formidable strike rate of 149.04. This strike rate is notably higher than his overall IPL career strike rate, highlighting his ability to accelerate on the batting-friendly surface, making him a crucial threat to the CSK bowling attack.
His consistency against CSK has been a defining feature over the years. During IPL 2025, Kohli played a pivotal role in RCB's title-winning campaign, scoring 93 runs in two innings against Chennai, contributing significantly to both of RCB's victories in those encounters.
RCB vs CSK: Recent Head-to-Head Shift
While Chennai Super Kings historically lead the overall head-to-head record with 22 wins to RCB's 13 in 36 matches (one no result), recent trends suggest a shift in momentum.
As the teams face off again, Virat Kohli's form and historical performance against CSK will undoubtedly be a key factor in the outcome.