Virat Kohli appeared in excellent form during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s latest net session at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The defending champions are set to take on Chennai Super Kings in a high-profile evening clash on Sunday, April 5. The star batter was fully focused in training ahead of the important fixture.
The 37-year-old spent time practicing aggressive strokes, clearing the boundary multiple times during the session. A video showcasing his powerful hitting was shared on X by a fan. Watch his batting here:
Man is dealing only with sixes!
The fluency & class in each shot 🔥 pic.twitter.com/4gmcAGu0P8
— Sohel. (@SohelVkf) April 4, 2026
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli began his IPL 2026 campaign in style, scoring an unbeaten 69 off 38 deliveries against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His knock played a crucial role as Royal Challengers Bengaluru comfortably chased down a target of 202 in just 15.4 overs.
While RCB have made a strong start to their season with a convincing victory, Chennai Super Kings are still searching for their first points. The five-time champions have endured consecutive losses against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.
Virat Kohli’s IPL Record Against Chennai Super Kings: A Detailed Look
Virat Kohli has been among the most reliable performers in IPL history. He remains the tournament’s highest run-scorer, amassing 8,730 runs in 260 innings at a strike rate of 133.14, including eight centuries and 64 half-centuries.
The former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain also boasts an impressive record against Chennai Super Kings, having scored 1,146 runs in 35 matches at a strike rate of 127.25 against the Men in Yellow. Notably, RCB dominated CSK in IPL 2025, winning both encounters.
In the league stage at MA Chidambaram Stadium, they secured a comprehensive 50-run victory. Kohli contributed 31 off 30 balls, while skipper Rajat Patidar led the charge with a fine 51 off 32, guiding the team to 196/7 in 20 overs. In reply, CSK were restricted to 146/8, with Josh Hazlewood starring with the ball, returning figures of 4-0-21-3.
RCB also came out on top in the reverse fixture in a closely fought contest. Defending a total of 214, the Bengaluru-based side clinched a narrow two-run win. Kohli played a key role once again, scoring a fluent 62 off 33 deliveries.
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