Virat Kohli, the stalwart of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has been a pillar of consistency in the IPL, but his record in high-stakes finals reflects both resilience and the agony of near-misses until a triumphant breakthrough.
As RCB's longest-serving player and all-time leading run-scorer, Kohli's journey in summit clashes embodies the franchise's evolution from perennial underachievers to champions.
RCB will be up against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final on Sunday. The defending champions have been quite outstanding so far in the tournament, and Kohli has played a key part in the campaign. The veteran has so far amassed 600 runs this season and has gone strong for his team so far.
How has Virat Kohli fared against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Season?
Virat Kohli has been amongst runs against GT in this
IPL 2026 campaign. He scored a fantastic 81 off 44 when these two teams met in Bengaluru, and then scored 28 in just 13 deliveries in Ahmedabad. In the Qualifier 1, they met again and Kohli scored an important 43 off just 25 deliveries.
Virat Kohli Records in IPL Finals
Kohli first featured in an IPL final in 2009 against Deccan Chargers, scoring a modest 7 off 8 balls as RCB fell short by 6 runs. In 2011, against Chennai Super Kings, he managed 35 off 32 in a 58-run defeat.
His standout effort came in 2016 versus Sunrisers Hyderabad, where a gritty 54 off 35 helped post a competitive total, though RCB lost by 8 runs. These performances highlighted Kohli's ability to anchor innings under pressure, yet title glory eluded him.
The wait ended dramatically in 2025. Under new captain Rajat Patidar, Kohli delivered a foundational 43 off 35 in the final against Punjab Kings. RCB posted 190/9 and defended it by 6 runs, securing their maiden title and ending an 18-year drought.
Virat Kohli IPL Final Stats
Virat Kohli has so far played 4 IPL finals in his career, and here are his stats over the years-
Matches: 4
Innings: 4
Runs: 131
Average: 32.75
Highest: 54
