Virat Kohli's IPL Records and Stats against Mumbai Indians

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Virat Kohli is the highest run-scorer in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and he is leading the chart in the 2024 season as well. The ace cricketer is one of the few players to have played for just one franchise.

Needless to say, for the same reason, the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain has not been able to get his hands on the coveted title. 

Kohli has been the backbone of the RCB batting unit for years and there is no deviation this time either. However, looking at the team's performance so far, it is doubtful whether RCB will end their title drought. They have lost four out of five matches and are ninth in the points table. RCB are gearing up for their upcoming match against Mumbai Indians (MI) and once again their batting innings will be heavily dependent on Kohli.

The RCB opener has amassed 316 runs at an average of 105.33 at a strike rate of 146.30 from five matches. He also has two fifties and a century to his credit. Coming on the back of an unbeaten 113 against Rajasthan Royals (RR), Kohli will look to continue his fine form and get his team’s second win of the season.  

Virat Kohli’s overall record against MI:

Total Matches Played: 32

Runs Scored: 852

Batting Average: 31.55

Batting Strike Rate: 128.12

100/50: 0/2

Best Score: 92

Memorable performance against Mumbai Indians

It is surprising that Virat Kohli’s best knock against MI ended in a losing cause. MI were asked to bat first and on the back of half-centuries from Evin Lewis and Rohit Sharma, they posted a score of 213/6. Chasing a massive target, RCB kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Kohli, who opened the innings, tried his best to get his team through but he didn't get any support from the other end. The right-hander finished with 92 off 62 - his best against MI.

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Key Battles for Virat Kohli against Mumbai Indians

Jasprit Bumrah – A battle between two of the best players in their respective teams. If Kohli is RCB’s most reliable batter, Bumrah is the go-to-bowler of MI. The two share a fierce rivalry in the IPL. While Bumrah has dismissed Kohli four times, the latter has scored 140 runs off 92 balls (152.17 strike rate). Interestingly, Bumrah’s first-ever IPL wicket was Kohli, back in 2013.

Piyush Chawla – Kohli starts his innings and the pace gets reduced after the powerplay. His record against spinners is relatively poor and MI will bring in Piyush Chawla to tackle the RCB opener. The leg-spinner is an experienced campaigner and will aim to get the better of the ace batter.

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Virat Kohli’s Record against Mumbai Indians

3. Kohli was involved in an unbeaten partnership of 215 runs with AB de Villiers in a league match against Mumbai Indians in the 2015 IPL. This is the second-highest stand for any wicket in IPL history. The right-hander was 82 not out from 50 balls including six fours and four maximums. 

2. Virat Kohli has the sixth most sixes (32) against MI in IPL history. Former RCB opener Chris Gayle tops the list with 44 sixes. Interestingly, Kohli recently surpassed Gayle in the list of most sixes (240) by an RCB player in IPL.

1. Kohli has the third most runs (852) against MI in IPL history. This astonishing figure came in 31 innings at an average of 31.55 and a strike rate of 128.12, including two half-centuries. Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shikhar Dhawan with 901 runs is leading the chart.