In 21 innings, he has accumulated over 600 runs against SRH
The stage is set for an electrifying clash as Royal Challengers Bangalore gear up to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the upcoming IPL 2024 match at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Despite their recent struggles, RCB remains formidable, especially on their home turf.
Leading the charge for RCB is their talismanic former captain, Virat Kohli, who has been in sensational form with the bat this season. Kohli's stellar performances have seen him don the coveted Orange Cap after six matches with 319 runs.
Kohli holds an impressive record against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. With 669 runs, he is the second-highest run-getter against SRH in the tournament's history. Additionally, he has achieved the joint-most number of 50+ scores against SRH, with a tally of 5 half-centuries or more to his name.
Let's take a closer look at his top four knocks against SRH.
Last year, during their penultimate league stage match, SRH faced off against RCB. Despite losing the toss and being put in to bat first, Sunrisers managed to post a competitive total of 186 runs. However, RCB's strong opening pair of Kohli and Faf du Plessis provided a solid foundation for the chase.
Their partnership of 171 runs set a new record for RCB and laid the groundwork for a successful chase. Kohli, in particular, was in sublime form, scoring his seventh IPL century in 62 balls with a strike rate of 158.73. His brilliant innings secured the victory for RCB and stands as the seventh-highest individual score against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL history.
Virat Kohli unleashed a thunderous drive down the ground.
Kohli took over as the regular captain of RCB for the first time. Guided by a breathtaking captain's innings from Kohli, scoring an unbeaten 93 runs off just 47 deliveries, RCB quickly chased down a challenging target of 162, securing victory with 14 balls to spare and seven wickets in hand.
His innings were a masterclass in batting, featuring 11 boundaries and four sixes. He showcased remarkable calmness and composure on a difficult pitch. Kohli's stellar performance with the bat earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award, recognizing his outstanding leadership and batting prowess on the field.
Virat Kohli charged down the track and elegantly drove through the covers.
The season he started with Kohli's sensational display against SRH at Bangalore's Chinnaswamy Stadium. He scored 75 runs off 51 balls, featuring seven boundaries and three sixes, in partnership with AB de Villiers, guiding RCB to a formidable total of 227/4. Despite SRH's efforts, managing only 182/6 in response, RCB claimed a 45-run victory. He has marked a pinnacle for RCB this season, reaching the finals for the third time and showcasing his outstanding leadership and batting prowess.
In the historic 2016 IPL season, RCB and Kohli enthusiasts witnessed remarkable feats as the batting virtuoso shattered records. Kohli's remarkable showing led to him amassing 973 runs in 16 matches, boasting an impressive average of 81.08 and a striking strike rate of 152.03. This extraordinary tally featured an unprecedented four centuries and seven half-centuries.
Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan enthusiastically celebrated the victory together.
During the 2015 IPL season, RCB faced SRH in a crucial match with their playoff hopes at stake. Rain interruptions shortened the game to 11 overs. Chasing 135, RCB needed 81 from 6 overs after another delay. Kohli and Gayle started strong, but quick dismissals left Kohli to lead alone. His unbeaten 44 off 19 balls, including three sixes and three boundaries, led RCB to a thrilling win with one ball left, showcasing his chasing skills. Kohli's remarkable strike rate 231.57 earned him the Player of the Match award, highlighting his dominance in IPL chases.
