In Match 65 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Kohli produced a scorching 43 to become the second batter to amass 800 or more runs against the Orange Army, after Sanju Samson.
Kohli and Phil Salt contributed 80 runs as they chased a target of 232. And here’s more.
Virat Kohli Scores Brisk 43 off 25 Balls in High-Pressure Chase
Kohli looked in sublime touch from the very start of the chase. RCB got off to a flying start, reaching 72 runs in the Powerplay. Kohli led the charge with 42 runs off just 22 balls, striking six fours and a six. His innings came to an end in the 7th over when Harsh Dubey cramped him for room, leading to a soft dismissal.
Kohli’s Dominance Against SRH – 805 Runs and Counting
Kohli has an impressive record against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), now scoring 805 runs in 24 matches at an average of 36.59 and a strike rate of 141.97. His tally includes 1 century and 5 fifties. Among all players, only Sanju Samson has scored more against SRH – 867 runs in 24 matches.
Kohli’s IPL 2025 Form – 548 Runs in 12 Matches
With his latest knock of 43, Kohli has now scored 548 runs in IPL 2025 across 12 matches, averaging a remarkable 60.88, including seven fifties. He has also hit 51 fours and 19 sixes this season.
In his overall IPL career, Kohli now boasts 8,552 runs in 264 matches at an average of 39.59.
Overall T20 Record
Across all T20s, Kohli has now scored 13,434 runs at an average of 41.98, solidifying his status as one of the greatest in the format.
Kohli’s Chase Mastery in IPL 2025
Kohli has been particularly outstanding in run chases this season. His scores while chasing include:
59 (36)* vs KKR
62 (45)* vs RR
73 (54)* vs PBKS
51 (47) vs DC
43 (25) vs SRH