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Virat Kohli's Chase Mastery: RCB Star's Stunning Numbers in Run Pursuits

Virat Kohli delivered a fluent 49 against LSG, continuing his exceptional form as RCB's premier chase master. He is the Orange Cap holder and the only batter in IPL history to score over 4,000 runs while chasing. Since the 2023 season, his chasing numbers have soared, averaging over 71 with a strike rate above 153. Kohli stands alone as the only player with 5,000 runs in winning causes in the IPL.

Key Points: Virat Kohli's IPL Chase Numbers: RCB's Dominant Run-Machine

  • Orange Cap holder with 228 runs
  • Only batter with 4000+ IPL runs while chasing
  • 2640 runs in successful chases at avg 61.39
  • 1006 runs chasing since 2023 season at avg 71.85
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Virat Kohli: RCB's run-machine continues dominant chasing spree against LSG; a look at his stunning numbers during chases

Virat Kohli continues his IPL chase dominance for RCB. See his stunning stats as the only batter with 4000+ runs while chasing.

"Virat has been one of the biggest match-winners in IPL history, and turns his chasemaster mode on when his team needs him the most"

New Delhi, April 16

Legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli stamped his authority after a scratchy outing against the Mumbai Indians, with a stroke-filled 34-ball 49 against the Lucknow Super Giants at Bengaluru on Wednesday, continuing his excellent record in run-chases for the Red and Gold franchise.

Currently, the 37-year-old is the Orange Cap holder, with 228 runs in five matches and innings at an average of 57.00 and a strike rate of 158.33, with two fifties and a best score of 69*. The batter is vying for his third Orange Cap of his IPL career, besides a back-to-back title win with RCB, after ending the 18-year drought last year.

During the knock against LSG, Virat, who played as the Impact Sub for the first time in his career, looked back to his fluent self, after battling a sore knee last match and being under the weather for the last four-five days, as revealed in the post-match presentation.

-An exceptional chasemaster since start:

Virat has been one of the biggest match-winners in IPL history, and turns his chasemaster mode on when his team needs him the most, scoring 4,076 runs in 133 matches and 126 innings at an average of 41.59 and a strike rate of 135.01, with two centuries and 28 fifties. He is the only batter to have crossed the 4,000-run mark in the IPL while chasing.

The veteran has been exceptional in successful run-chases, having made 2,640 runs in 67 innings across 73 matches at an average of 61.39 and a strike rate of 140.35, with two centuries and 20 fifties.

-Reinvention after 2022 lean patch:

After a lean patch in 2022 when he could score just 341 runs in 16 innings with two fifties, Virat's chasing game has gone to another level while chasing since the 2023 season. Across 20 innings while chasing, he has scored 1,006 runs at an average of 71.85 and a strike rate of over 153, with one century and 10 fifties.

In 13 successful run-chases since then, he has made 800 runs at an average of 114.28, with a strike rate of over 151, including a century and eight fifties.

Since last year's title-winning season, Virat has managed 472 runs in nine innings at an average of 94.40 and a strike rate of over 147, with six fifties. Only once has Virat not managed to get a win in a run-chase since 2025, scoring 429 runs at an average of 107.25, with a strike rate of almost 145, with six fifties.

-Virat: One of IPL's biggest match-winners

The veteran batter is the only one to have made 5,000 runs in a winning cause in IPL history, with 5,003 runs in 131 innings at an average of 50.03, with a strike rate of 139.59, including five centuries and 39 centuries.

- ANI

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Priya S
What a player! To come back from that 2022 phase and reinvent himself shows his mental strength. He's playing for the team, even as an Impact Sub. True legend. Hope he gets that Orange Cap and RCB defends the title! 💪
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Rohit P
Respectfully, while the numbers are staggering, I sometimes feel he slows down a bit in the middle overs during a chase. The intent is great, but the strike rate could be higher to take pressure off others. Still, you can't argue with the results!
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Sarah B
Watching from the US, and Virat's consistency is mind-blowing. The only player with 4000+ runs while chasing? That's a crazy stat. He's a global superstar for a reason. Entertainment guaranteed when he's at the crease.
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Vikram M
The man is a run machine! Playing with a sore knee and still delivering. That's the dedication we need. 5000 runs in winning causes... he's the definition of a match-winner. RCB's fortune truly changes when he fires.
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Nisha Z
As a cricket fan, these stats are a treat. 71 average while chasing since 2023? That's next level. He makes it look so easy. Hope he continues this form for the T20 World Cup as well. 🇮🇳

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