IPL 2024: Virat Kohli’s IPL Records and Stats against Rajasthan Royals

Virat Kohli has been in sublime form during the IPL 2024 season with the bat for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The 35-year-old has twice scored half-centuries in two games in what has been a disappointing season with the bat for RCB.

On Saturday the Bengaluru outfit travels to Jaipur to take on Rajasthan Royals in a key clash. If RCB happen to lose this game they would see their bad start to the tournament continue with just one win from five games.

Faf Du Plessis will hope that Virat Kohli can conjure up magic once again with the bat on Saturday. This year the bowling arsenal of Rajasthan Royals has been firing on all cylinders as seen during the game against Mumbai Indians.

Virat Kohli’s overall record against Rajasthan Royals:

Memorable Performance against Rajasthan Royals 

Virat Kohli’s best performance with the bat against Rajasthan Royals came during the IPL 2021 season. His knock of 72 not out came off 47 balls at the Wankhede Stadium in what was a comprehensive win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

The then RCB skipper hit six boundaries and 3 sixes as Devdutt Padikkal scored an amazing century. Virat Kohli also scored an unbeaten 72 during the IPL 2020 season at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi making it his joint-best score against RR. 

Key Battles for Virat Kohli against Rajasthan Royals

Trent Boult – In one of the most keenly anticipated battles on Saturday, Virat Kohli will go up against Trent Boult. Over the years, Virat Kohli has struggled against the left-arm pace bowlers who can swing the ball away from his body. The 35-year-old has shown that he is ready to go after the ball outside the off stump and nearly lost his wicket against PBKS in the early part of his innings.

Yuzvendra Chahal – It is a battle that everyone is waiting for and would love to see. The smashing blade of Virat Kohli against the wily spin bowling of Yuzvendra Chahal. In recent times, the former RCB skipper has had his fair share of struggles against leg-spin bowling. This observation will not be lost on Chahal who will want to get rid of Virat Kohli early.

Virat Kohli's Record and Stats against Rajasthan Royals

The 618 runs scored by Virat Kohli against Rajasthan Royals puts him 5^th in the list for most runs against RR. Shikhar Dhawan heads the list with 679 runs while former RCB star AB De Villiers is 2^nd with 652 runs.

If Virat Kohli scores 62 runs on Saturday he will become the highest run-scorer against Rajasthan Royals. For the record, KL Rahul is third with 637 runs while Suresh Raina and Dinesh Karthik are joint 4^th with 630 runs.