Since his introduction to the RCB franchise as a young player in IPL 2008, Kohli’s growth has been phenomenal. In 2008 IPL season, Virat Kohli was drafted into the RCB squad and took over the captaincy in 2013. He holds the unique distinction of being the only player to remain with a single franchise throughout all IPL editions. While his early seasons saw him find his feet, Kohli’s first major success came in 2011, scoring 557 runs at an average of 46.41. There was no stopping him after that, as he now boasts six seasons with over 500 runs each. Virat Kohli performances in the 2016 & 2023 IPL seasons stand out as other notable achievements in his career.
In the 2016 IPL, Kohli smashed 973 runs, including four centuries, the most by any batsman in a single edition. He also bagged his first Orange Cap that year. However, he couldn’t lead his team to victory in the final. The 2023 IPL showcased a vintage Kohli, playing fearlessly without the burden of leadership.
He scored 639 runs with an exceptional strike rate of 139.82, including six fifties and two centuries. This performance solidified his position as the leading run-scorer in IPL history, with a total of 7263 runs, including seven centuries and fifty fifties. Under the leadership of Faf Du Plessis, both RCB and Virat Kohli are enjoying a golden era. Kohli will be looking to maintain his form in the upcoming IPL and help RCB claim their first-ever title.
| Full Name | Virat Kohli |
| Date of Birth | 05 November 1988 |
| Nationality, Hometown | Indian, Delhi |
| Debut year in IPL | 2008 |
| Teams Played | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Current Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Batting Style | Right-hand Batsman |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm Medium |
Virat Kohli IPL Salary
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) signed Virat Kohli for ₹12 lakhs, impressed by his performances in the Under-19 World Cup. He remained on this contract until 2011, when his exceptional consistency saw Virat Kohli IPL salary skyrocket to ₹8.2 crore. Kohli’s continued stellar performance ultimately led to his appointment as RCB’s full-time captain in 2013.
Following the 2014 mega auction, Virat Kohli IPL salary increased to ₹12.5 crore. With his invaluable contributions to the team, it’s no surprise that RCB retained their star player for a whopping ₹17 crore ahead of the 2018 mega auction. In 2022, after stepping down as captain, Kohli was retained for ₹15 crore. RCB has once again secured his services for the upcoming 2024 IPL season, retaining him for the same price. Remarkably, he stands as one of the only players in the league’s history to earn over ₹170 crore in salary.
| Year | Salary (INR) | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 150,000,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2023 | 150,000,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2022 | 150,000,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2021 | 170,000,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2020 | 170,000,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2019 | 170,000,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2018 | 170,000,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2017 | 125,000,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2016 | 125,000,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2015 | 125,000,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2014 | 125,000,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2013 | 82,800,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2012 | 82,800,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2011 | 82,800,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2010 | 1,200,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2009 | 1,200,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2008 | 1,200,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
Virat Kohli IPL Stats
Batting
| YEAR | TEAM | MAT | RUNS | HS | AVG | SR | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | RCB | 14 | 639 | 101* | 53.25 | 139.82 | 2 | 6 |
| 2022 | RCB | 16 | 341 | 73 | 22.73 | 115.99 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | RCB | 15 | 405 | 72* | 28.92 | 119.46 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | RCB | 15 | 466 | 90* | 42.36 | 121.35 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | RCB | 14 | 464 | 100 | 33.14 | 141.46 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | RCB | 14 | 530 | 92* | 48.18 | 139.10 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | RCB | 10 | 308 | 64 | 30.80 | 122.22 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 | RCB | 16 | 973 | 113 | 81.08 | 152.03 | 4 | 7 |
| 2015 | RCB | 16 | 505 | 82* | 45.90 | 130.82 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | RCB | 14 | 359 | 73 | 27.61 | 122.10 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | RCB | 16 | 634 | 99 | 45.28 | 138.73 | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 | RCB | 16 | 364 | 73* | 28.00 | 111.65 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | RCB | 16 | 557 | 71 | 46.41 | 121.08 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | RCB | 16 | 307 | 58 | 27.90 | 144.81 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | RCB | 16 | 246 | 50 | 22.36 | 112.32 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | RCB | 13 | 165 | 38 | 15.00 | 105.09 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| YEAR | TEAM | MAT | RUNS | WKTS | BBM | AVE | ECON | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | RCB | 14 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – |
| 2022 | RCB | 16 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – |
| 2021 | RCB | 15 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – |
| 2020 | RCB | 15 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – |
| 2019 | RCB | 14 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 | RCB | 14 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – |
| 2017 | RCB | 10 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – |
| 2016 | RCB | 16 | 13 | 0 | 0/13 | – | 13.00 | – |
| 2015 | RCB | 16 | 10 | 0 | 0/4 | – | 5.45 | – |
| 2014 | RCB | 14 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – |
| 2013 | RCB | 16 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – |
| 2012 | RCB | 16 | 49 | 0 | 0/13 | – | 16.33 | – |
| 2011 | RCB | 16 | 139 | 2 | 1/8 | 69.50 | 8.17 | 51.00 |
| 2010 | RCB | 16 | 50 | 0 | 0/1 | – | 9.37 | – |
| 2009 | RCB | 16 | 46 | 0 | 0/9 | – | 7.66 | – |
| 2008 | RCB | 13 | 61 | 2 | 2/25 | 30.50 | 7.95 | 23.00 |
Virat Kohli IPL Records
- 2016- Orange Cap winner (973 runs)
- Most runs in a single edition of IPL -973 runs
- First Batsman to reach 6000 and 7000 runs in IPL history
- Most runs in IPL – 7263 runs in 237 matches
- Most hundreds in a season – (4 hundred)
