Five favourite opponents of Virat Kohli in IPL history

Written By: Aditya Pimpale | Updated: Aug 21, 2024, 01:36 PM(IST)

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1. Delhi Capitals, 1057 Runs in 28 Innings

With 1057 Runs in 28 Innings Virat’s favourite opponent in IPL from his hometown Delhi as he enjoys playing against them. The former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain has played against them every season and will look to add in the upcoming seasons.

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2. Chennai Super Kings, 1053 Runs in 32 Innings

MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK) remain second on the list with 1053 runs at the time of writing and could become his favourite opponent in the coming seasons. He has played 32 innings against CSK and interestingly had the five-time champions not been suspended for two seasons for fixing charges, they would have been his favourite opponents.

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3. Punjab Kings, 1030 Runs in 32 Innings

Another North Indian side against whom the former Indian skipper enjoys is Punjab Kings (PBKS). Against the 2014 runners-up, Virat has scored 1030 runs and they are one of the three opponents against whom he has more than 1000 runs.

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4. Kolkata Knight Riders, 962 Runs in 31 Innings

Having started his career against Kolkata Knight Riders, Virat has enjoyed playing against the three-time champions and has scored 962 runs. In his 31 innings against KKR, Virat will look to add one more team to his 1000-run club in the IPL 2025.

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5. Mumbai Indians, 885 Runs in 32 Innings

Against the five-time IPL champions, Viray Kohli has scored 885 Runs in 32 Innings having first played them in 2008. Mumbai remains in the top five favourite opponents of Virat as he looks to add more runs against them.

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