Although Virat Kohli is a major IPL figure, he has had mixed results in IPL finals. Although he is one of the best players, Kohli has played in just three IPL Finals up to now. Bengaluru fans will pay close attention to Kohli as Punjab Kings stand he decides his team’s fate in the finals. This will take a look at his solitary performance at the highest level of the league and what happened.
RCB vs Deccan Chargers (2009)
In the first-ever IPL final that RCB was involved in which was located in South Africa, Virat Kohli only scored 7 runs as Deccan won with 143/6 in the game. This meant RCB was unable to pass Deccan’s total and ended the match with 137/9. Kohli got only 7 runs off the 8 balls he faced. The result was in favour of DC, and RCB lost the IPL 2006 Final by a margin of 6 runs.
RCB Vs CSK (2011)
RCB was defeated by 58 runs, with Kohli scoring 35 runs (32) and making 2 fours and 1 six. It was not Virat Kohli’s usual form in the end to support the team. CSK ran up an impressive 205 runs on the board which made it hard for Kohli to start and RCB were beaten by a massive gap. They ended up with 147 and the final was decided with a 58-run loss.
RCB Vs SRH (2016)
RCB lost by 8 runs Kohli entered the 2016 final at the peak of his powers, having amassed a record-breaking 973 runs that season – still the highest ever in a single IPL campaign. RCB, riding on Kohli’s relentless form, were overwhelming favourites, especially with the final taking place at their home ground. Chasing 209 against a resolute Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kohli seemed in control. His 54 off 35 laid the foundation for the chase, especially in tandem with Chris Gayle, who hammered 76. At 114/0, RCB were cruising.
