Virat Kohli has taken the field for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 as the India stalwart looks to continue his recent run of form.
After the triumphant IPL 2025 campaign, Kohli would be hoping to replicate the same in the new season.
Virat Kohli in IPL 2026
Virat Kohli played the first match against SRH on March 28 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Virat Kohli has scored an unbeaten 69 off just 38 balls as RCB won the match by 6 wickets.
Virat Kohli scored 28 runs off 18 balls with 2 fours and 1 sixes before getting out in the match against CSK at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Virat is batting in the latest match against Rajasthan Royals on April 10 in Guwahati. He got dismissed after scoring 32 off 16 deliveries.
Virat Kohli will be up as he opens the innings against Mumbai
Indians on April 12. He was dismissed after scoring 50 off 38 deliveries.
Virat Kohli Stats in IPL 2026
Matches: 4
Innings: 4
Runs: 179
Average: 59.67
Strike Rate: 162.73
Highest Score: 69*
50s: 2
100s: 0
Fours: 19
Sixes: 7
Virat Kohli IPL 2026 Outings
- vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - 69* in 38 balls (5 x 4s, 5 x 6s)
- vs Chennai Super Kings - 28 off 18 balls (2 x 4s, 1 x 6s)
- vs Rajasthan Royals - 32 off 16 balls (7 x 4s)
- vs Mumbai Indians - 50 off 38 balls (5 x 4s, 1 x 6s)
Virat Kohli - IPL Profile
Team: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2008-present)
Role: Right-handed batter
Virat Kohli Batting stats in IPL
| Matches Played | Innings | Runs Scored | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | Centuries | Fifties | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | 264 | 8,840 | 113* | 39.82 | 133.35 | 8 | 65 | 790 | 298 |
Virat Kohli Runs in IPL in each Season
| Season | Runs Scored |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 165 |
| 2009 | 246 |
| 2010 | 307 |
| 2011 | 557 |
| 2012 | 364 |
| 2013 | 634 |
| 2014 | 359 |
| 2015 | 505 |
| 2016 | 973 |
| 2017 | 308 |
| 2018 | 530 |
| 2019 | 464 |
| 2020 | 466 |
| 2021 | 405 |
| 2022 | 341 |
| 2023 | 639 |
| 2024 | 741 |
| 2025 | 657 |
| 2026 | 129 |
Virat Kohli IPL Salary
| Season | Salary (INR) |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 12 lakh |
| 2009 | 12 lakh |
| 2010 | 12 lakh |
| 2011 | 8.28 crore |
| 2012 | 8.28 crore |
| 2013 | 8.28 crore |
| 2014 | 12.5 crore |
| 2015 | 12.5 crore |
| 2016 | 12.5 crore |
| 2017 | 12.5 crore |
| 2018 | 17 crore |
| 2019 | 17 crore |
| 2020 | 17 crore |
| 2021 | 17 crore |
| 2022 | 15 crore |
| 2023 | 15 crore |
| 2024 | 15 crore |
Virat Kohli Centuries in IPL
| Date | Opponent | Score | Venue | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2016 | Gujarat Lions | 100* off 63 balls | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot | RCB 180/2, Gujarat Lions won (182/4 in 19.3 overs) |
| May 7, 2016 | Rising Pune Supergiants | 108* off 58 balls | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | RCB chased 192, won at 191/6 in 19.3 overs |
| May 14, 2016 | Gujarat Lions | 109 off 55 balls | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | RCB 248/3, won by 144 runs |
| May 18, 2016 | Kings XI Punjab | 113 off 50 balls | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | RCB 211/3, won by 82 runs (DLS method) |
| April 19, 2019 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 100 off 58 balls | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | RCB 213/4, won by 10 runs |
| May 18, 2023 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 100 off 63 balls | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | RCB chased 186, won at 187/2 in 19.2 overs |
| May 21, 2023 | Gujarat Titans | 101* off 61 balls | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | RCB 197/5, Gujarat Titans won (198/4 in 19.1 overs) |
| April 7, 2024 | Chennai Super Kings | 113* off 62 balls | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | RCB chased 205, won at 208/3 in 19.4 overs |
Virat Kohli Notable Achievements in IP
Highest Run-Scorer: The RCB batter tops the IPL run charts with over 8,000 runs.
Most Centuries in a Season: He scored four centuries in the 2016 season.
Consistent Performer: Kohli has crossed the 500-run mark in six different seasons.
Most Runs in a Season: Virat Kohli's 973 in IPL 2016 is the highest score by a player in a season.
