The encounter features two in-form sides, both having won four matches and lost two in their six outings so far in the IPL 2025 season. RCB currently sit third on the points table, just ahead of PBKS, who occupy the fourth spot
Both teams enter this fixture on the back of morale-boosting wins, RCB dismantled Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets, while PBKS pulled off a remarkable 16-run victory over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, successfully defending a modest total of 112
Kohli, a mainstay in the RCB lineup, boasts an exceptional record against PBKS. Across his IPL career, he has amassed 1,030 runs against the franchise at an average of 35.52 and a strike rate of 133.77
Kohli's tally includes a century and five fifties, with a personal best of 113. His recent form against PBKS further underscores his consistency. In his last 10 innings against them, the RCB star has accumulated 411 runs at a healthy average of 45.66, which includes three half-centuries and a top score of 92
Notably, Kohli's strike rate in these games has remained over 136, reflecting his ability to pace the innings while maintaining aggression.
In the ongoing IPL 2025 season, Kohli has been in sublime touch. He is currently the fifth-highest run-scorer in the tournament, with 248 runs from six matches at a staggering average of 62.00 and a strike rate of 143.35. He has already registered three half-centuries, with a highest score of 67, anchoring the RCB innings in crucial moments
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