On Wednesday, Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced off in the Eliminator of IPL 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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After being put in to bat, RCB got off to a quick start but lost both their openers before the tenth over. Virat Kohli was dismissed by Yuzvendra Chahal, as he attempted to slog sweep the leggie but picked out Donovan Ferreira in the deep to walk back for 33.
Here, TSN takes a look at Kohli's record in IPL knockout matches.
How has Virat Kohli performed in IPL knockout matches?
Kohli's first IPL knockout match came in 2009, when RCB took on Chennai Super Kings in the second semi-final. Chasing 147, he came in at 5 in the 13th over when 53 runs were still required for victory. Kohli scored an unbeaten 24 off 17 balls, taking his team over the line in the company of Ross Taylor.
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In 15 knockout matches so far, Kohli has scored two fifties, 70* vs CSK in Qualifier 1 in 2011 and 54 vs SRH in the final in 2016. Overall though, his record is underwhelming as he averages 26 at a strike rate of 122.
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 341 | 26.2 | 122.2 | 70* |
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | 8004 | 38.7 | 132.0 | 113* |
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