Virat Kohli, the modern-day cricketing maestro, has once again proved why he is regarded as one of the greatest batters in IPL history. In the much-anticipated CSK vs RCB IPL 2025 match at Chepauk Stadium, Kohli achieved another remarkable milestone by becoming the highest run-scorer against Chennai Super Kings in IPL history.
Virat Kohli: The New Record Holder
Before the match, Kohli was just five runs behind Shikhar Dhawan, who had amassed 1,057 runs against CSK. With his latest innings, Kohli has now overtaken Dhawan to become the highest run-getter against the Super Kings in the tournament’s history.
Breaking Down Kohli’s CSK Stats
Virat Kohli has been a formidable opponent for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) over the years, showcasing his exceptional stroke play and consistency. With over 1,066 runs against CSK, including 9 fifties, 77 fours, and 42 sixes, he averages an impressive 38+. These stellar performances have made him the biggest nemesis for the Chennai-based franchise in the Indian Premier League.
Kohli’s form in IPL 2025 has been impressive so far. In the previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), he played a match-winning knock of 59 off 36 balls, guiding RCB to a dominant victory. Breaking records is nothing new for Kohli, but surpassing Shikhar Dhawan and becoming the leading run-scorer against CSK in IPL adds another jewel to his already illustrious career.
Most Runs Against CSK in IPL History
| Player | Runs |
| Virat Kohli | 1,066 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 1,057 |
| Rohit Sharma | 896 |
| Dinesh Karthik | 727 |
| David Warner | 696 |
CSK vs RCB IPL 2025 Match
In the highly anticipated Southern Derby, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were put in to bat first after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss. RCB began their innings on a high note, with Phil Salt providing an explosive start by smashing 30 runs off the first 32 runs scored in just three overs.
Devdutt Padikkal followed up with an aggressive approach, contributing a brisk 27 runs before losing his wicket. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli had a cautious start, struggling to find his rhythm with 16 runs off 22 balls. During his innings, he endured a bouncer from Matheesha Pathirana but retaliated with a boundary and a six, eventually falling to Noor Ahmad while attempting an ambitious slog-sweep.
The innings gained momentum thanks to Rajat Patidar, who benefitted from three dropped catches and went on to score a crucial half-century. Jitesh Sharma added a quick cameo, playing some impactful shots, while Tim David stole the spotlight in the final over, smashing three towering sixes to propel RCB to a formidable total close to 200 runs. This combination of solid starts and late fireworks set the stage for an exciting contest.
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