Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday (April 24) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. All eyes are on RCB star batsman Virat Kohli, who is known for his brilliant performances at his home ground Chinnaswamy Stadium. Kohli, who has been in top form this season scoring 322 runs, will be desperate to break his team’s losing streak. His batting magic can prove to be a game-changer for RCB in this high-voltage encounter.

Kohli’s performance in IPL 2025 has been remarkable. In eight innings, he scored 322 runs at an average of 64.4 and a strike rate of 140, including four half-centuries and a highest score of 73*. His record at the Chinnaswamy Stadium is even more impressive, scoring 3070 runs in 92 innings at an average of 39.35, including four centuries and 22 half-centuries. Since 2024, he has scored 370 runs in 10 innings at this ground at an average of 41.1 and a strike rate of 157. “Chinnaswamy has always been special for me, and I want to give my best in every match here,” Kohli said.

Kohli’s record against Rajasthan Royals is the highest by any batsman against this franchise. In 31 innings, he scored 826 runs, including a highest score of 113, one century and five half-centuries. However, his scores in the last five encounters (62, 33, 113*, 18, 0) have been mixed. Among the current RR bowlers, he has been dismissed seven times against Sandeep Sharma, but never against Jofra Archer and Maheesh Teekshna. Analysts believe that Kohli’s technique and experience can put RCB on the path to victory.

Kohli has two big milestones in front of him: two fours to reach 1600 boundaries in T20 and 14 runs needed to reach 3500 runs at Chinnaswamy. This match will be decisive not only for his personal record but also for RCB’s playoff hopes.