IPL: Top 3 records of Virat Kohli against CSK in tournament history

The 24th match in the ongoing IPL 2023 will see a high-voltage clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Both teams have failed to establish their authority so far in the tournament, winning two matches in four games. Thus, whoever wins the upcoming one, will have bragging rights but most importantly, will have a glorious chance to move to the top four.

Meanwhile, for Bangalore to win it, openers Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli will once again have to be at their very best. The duo is in exceptional form at the moment, especially Kohli, who smashed 50 runs off 34 deliveries in RCB’s last game against Delhi Capitals. Thus, he is on song at the moment and his record against Chennai Super Kings will also boost Virat’s confidence ahead of the marquee match.

Here are the records Virat holds against the four-time champions

Second-highest run-scorer against Chennai Super Kings- 979

The former RCB skipper Virat Kohli has always been very consistent against the MS Dhoni-led side. The 34-year-old has smashed 979 runs in 29 innings against CSK, which is the second-highest by any cricketer in the history of the tournament. Notably, Shikhar Dhawan with 1029 runs tops the list. However, the home fans on Monday will be eager to see Virat producing another masterclass, and given his form at the moment, one cannot bet against the ‘King’ at the moment.

Most half-centuries against CSK- 9

Virat Kohli also holds the record for hitting the most number of half-centuries against Chennai. The opener has nine to his name and will only aim to increase his tally in the next match. With the help of three half-centuries, he already has 214 runs to his name in four matches and is currently fifth on the list of IPL Orange Cap 2023 list. 

Most runs as captain against CSK- 567

Kohli led Royal Challengers Bangalore for many years and during his tenure, the cricketer made history by scoring the most number of runs against CSK as captain. He has 567 runs to his name against CSK as RCB skipper and even though he is not leading his franchise at the moment, Kohli will be eager to continue his domination.