Virat Kohli Sets New IPL Record Against Chennai Super Kings

In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, Virat Kohli set a new record for the most runs scored against a single team, surpassing Rohit Sharma's previous record. His impactful innings helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru secure a strong position against Chennai Super Kings. Kohli's performance, alongside Phil Salt's contributions, set the stage for an exciting game as both teams aimed for crucial points in the tournament. Read on to find out more about this historic achievement and the match highlights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 5, 2026, 20:42 IST

Kohli Breaks Record in IPL 2026 Match

During the second match of IPL 2026, star batsman Virat Kohli achieved a remarkable milestone while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Chennai Super Kings. At 36 years old, Kohli, who has been a part of RCB since the inception of the IPL, has now overtaken Rohit Sharma's record for the most runs scored against a single IPL team. In this match held at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Kohli reached 1174 runs in 36 matches against CSK, surpassing Rohit's tally of 1161 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders.

In this crucial league match, Kohli needed just 16 runs to break the previous record, which he accomplished on the third ball of the fourth over bowled by Matt Henry. Besides his IPL appearances against CSK, Kohli also played one Champions League T20 match against them, where he scored 14 runs.

Top Players with Most Runs Against a Single IPL Team

Virat Kohli - 1174 vs CSK

Rohit Sharma - 1161 vs KKR

Virat Kohli - 1159 vs PBKS

David Warner - 1134 vs PBKS

Virat Kohli - 1130 vs DC

Kohli's Impactful Performance

Kohli contributed 28 runs off 18 balls, hitting 2 fours and a six, providing a solid start for his team on the slow Chinnaswamy pitch. Although his innings was brief, it laid the groundwork for Phil Salt, who scored 46 runs off 30 balls, helping RCB to a score of 91/1 after the first 10 overs. Following Kohli's exit, Salt also departed in the 11th over, but his efforts were crucial for the team's momentum. At the time of this report, Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar were at the crease, working to increase the run rate.

Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to bowl first, with both teams maintaining their line-ups from previous matches. RCB entered this game on a high after winning their season opener against SRH, while CSK was looking to bounce back from two consecutive losses against RR and PBKS. This match is vital for both teams, with RCB aiming to build on their winning streak and CSK seeking to revive their campaign.