Virat Kohli, the backbone of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has etched his name in IPL history by surpassing Shikhar Dhawan to become the highest run scorer against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). With a composed 31-run knock in a recent IPL 2025 match, Kohli reaffirmed his dominance over the Yellow Army.
High-Voltage Clash: RCB vs CSK
The IPL 2025 season witnessed a thrilling southern derby as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) locked horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Chepauk. Batting first, RCB got off to a flying start, courtesy of Phil Salt’s explosive 32 off just 16 balls.
Opening alongside Salt, Virat Kohli took a more cautious approach, scoring 31 off 30 balls. Despite the modest strike rate, his innings helped him achieve a significant personal milestone in IPL history.
Virat Kohli Creates New Record Against CSK
Over the years, Kohli has been a thorn in CSK’s side, consistently delivering crucial knocks for RCB. In this match, he added another feather to his cap by becoming the highest run scorer against Chennai in IPL history. His 31-run effort took his tally to 1,084 runs, surpassing Shikhar Dhawan’s previous record of 1,057 runs in 29 matches.
Other notable players who have accumulated runs against CSK include Rohit Sharma, Dinesh Karthik, and David Warner.
Most Runs Against CSK in IPL History
| Player | Runs Scored vs CSK |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 1,084 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 1,057 |
| Rohit Sharma | 896 |
| Dinesh Karthik | 727 |
| David Warner | 696 |
RCB Posts Competitive Total
Following Kohli’s dismissal, RCB’s captain Rajat Patidar took charge, playing a commanding knock of 51 off 32 balls. The Chepauk pitch, known for being challenging, didn’t deter RCB as Tim David provided the final flourish, smashing 19 runs in the last over bowled by Sam Curran, including three consecutive sixes. RCB ended their innings at a formidable total of 196 runs.
CSK Bowlers Shine Despite RCB’s Onslaught
Among CSK’s bowlers, Noor Ahmad was the standout performer, claiming three wickets. Matheesha Pathirana, returning from injury, made a crucial impact by dismissing both Patidar and Krunal Pandya, putting a brake on RCB’s scoring in the death overs.
With this record-breaking performance, Kohli has once again proven his mettle, setting the stage for an exciting IPL 2025 season.
