Virat Kohli’s IPL career stands as a proof to his commitment to the game and his mastery as a batsman. Since his debut in the inaugural IPL season in 2008, Kohli has been a crucial player for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Virat’s IPL journey has been marked by consistent run-scoring and aggressive leadership. It is true that Kohli and RCB never won an IPL trophy but even after that their names have already been written in the history of IPL. Virat Kohli has scored the most runs in Indian Premier League. Let’s take a look at Virat Kohli IPL runs Year-Wise.
Virat Kohli IPL runs Year by Year
| Year | Matches | RUNS | HS | AVG | SR | 100 | 50 | 4S | 6S |
| Total | 237 | 7263 | 113 | 37.25 | 130.02 | 7 | 50 | 643 | 234 |
| 2023 | 14 | 639 | 101* | 53.25 | 139.82 | 2 | 6 | 65 | 16 |
| 2022 | 16 | 341 | 73 | 22.73 | 115.99 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 8 |
| 2021 | 15 | 405 | 72* | 28.92 | 119.46 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 9 |
| 2020 | 15 | 466 | 90* | 42.36 | 121.35 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 11 |
| 2019 | 14 | 464 | 100 | 33.14 | 141.46 | 1 | 2 | 46 | 13 |
| 2018 | 14 | 530 | 92* | 48.18 | 139.1 | 0 | 4 | 52 | 18 |
| 2017 | 10 | 308 | 64 | 30.8 | 122.22 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 11 |
| 2016 | 16 | 973 | 113 | 81.08 | 152.03 | 4 | 7 | 83 | 38 |
| 2015 | 16 | 505 | 82* | 45.9 | 130.82 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 23 |
| 2014 | 14 | 359 | 73 | 27.61 | 122.1 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 16 |
| 2013 | 16 | 634 | 99 | 45.28 | 138.73 | 0 | 6 | 64 | 22 |
| 2012 | 16 | 364 | 73* | 28 | 111.65 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 9 |
| 2011 | 16 | 557 | 71 | 46.41 | 121.08 | 0 | 4 | 55 | 16 |
| 2010 | 16 | 307 | 58 | 27.9 | 144.81 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 12 |
| 2009 | 16 | 246 | 50 | 22.36 | 112.32 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 8 |
| 2008 | 13 | 165 | 38 | 15 | 105.09 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 4 |
All 7 IPL centuries of Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli IPL performance Year by Year
- In the first season of IPL, RCB picked Virat and since then Bangalore is the only team that Virat has played for. Virat is the only player in the history of IPL to play all seasons of the tournament for a single team. Kohli showed glimpses of his talent in the inaugural IPL season, displaying his ability to contribute with the bat as a young player. Continuing to evolve, Kohli improved his run tally, establishing himself as a consistent performer and a reliable middle-order batsman for RCB.
Virat Kohli IPL Debut in 2008 - The IPL 2010 season marked a significant step forward for Kohli, as he not only contributed consistently but also showcased his aggressive stroke play. IPL 2011 was a breakthrough year for Kohli, where he emerged as one of the premier batsmen in the tournament as he crossed the mark of 500 runs. Although the overall numbers dipped slightly in 2012, Kohli maintained his reputation as a dependable batsman, contributing vital runs for his team.
virat kohli ipl 2012 - In IPL 2013, Virat took over the captaincy of RCB. It was a standout season for Kohli, where he not only led RCB but also topped the tournament’s run charts. Despite RCB’s mixed performance, Kohli remained a committed performer with the bat, showcasing his ability to anchor the innings and play impactful innings. Year by Year, Kohli’s batting reached new heights as he consistently scored big runs and was also leading from the front.
Virat Kohli RCB captain in ipl 2013 - IPL 2016 was arguably his best IPL season, Kohli’s record 973 runs and excellent captaincy took RCB to the final. Unfortunately, RCB lost the final but Kohli’s consistency and hunger for runs were unmatched. 2018 was just another stellar season for Kohli, where he continued to score heavily.
virat kohli ipl 2016 - Virat’s run started to decline for a few year but he remained a crucial run-scorer for RCB. 2023 was definitely the comeback year for Kohli. Just like for Indian Team, Virat made his comeback in IPL too as he scored a massive 673 runs and carried RCB on his shoulders to the playoffs.
Virat Kohli IPL comeback in 2023
Read also: Virat Kohli ODI Runs Year by Year
