Virat Kohli Eyes Historic 1,000-Run Milestone Against KKR in IPL 2025 Opener!

A high-energy IPL 2025 opener is all set to be kicked off when Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the impressive Eden Gardens venue on March 22. All eyes will be on Virat Kohli, right on the verge of reaching an extraordinary IPL milestone.

The RCB man is just 38 runs short of becoming only the third player in IPL history to score 1,000 runs against a single team—a club currently owned by only David Warner (1,093) and Rohit Sharma (1,070) against KKR.

Will Kohli make history by entering the exclusive club to start IPL 2025? Let’s break down Kohli’s stats against KKR and why this milestone means more than you might think.

Virat Kohli’s IPL Stats vs KKR: A Dominant Rivalry

Virat Kohli has been a consistent performer against Kolkata Knight Riders, delivering match-winning knocks season after season. His IPL numbers against KKR underline his dominance:

• Matches Played: 34
• Runs Scored: 962
• Batting Average: 38.48
• Strike Rate: 132.14
• Centuries: 1
• Half-Centuries: 5
• Best Score: 100 off 58 balls

With just 38 more runs needed, Kohli could cement his place in history and overtake Rohit Sharma’s tally of 1,070 runs against KKR later in the season.

Also Read: RCB vs KKR | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Head-to-Head Stats

Kohli’s Record at Eden Gardens – A Special Ground for RCB’s Star

Virat Kohli’s only IPL century versus KKR occurred in 2019 at Eden Gardens, when he scored 371 runs in 12 innings. His average and strike rate are marginally below his overall performance versus KKR. In his last Eden Gardens appearance, he hit 18 off seven balls, but RCB will be hoping for a huge performance in the IPL 2025 opener.

As things stand, David Warner (1,093) leads the charts for most IPL runs vs KKR, followed by Rohit Sharma (1,070). Kohli’s immediate target is to breach the 1,000-run mark but with a strong IPL 2025 campaign