IPL 2025 Final: How has RCB star Virat Kohli Fared in Previous IPL Finals? A detailed Guide

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Despite being one of the most iconic figures in IPL history, Virat Kohli's relationship with the tournament's summit clash has been bittersweet.

With a career steeped in consistency and passion, Kohli has only featured in three IPL Finals - a surprising statistic for a player of his stature. As Royal Challengers Bengaluru lock horns with Punjab Kings, Kohli's form will be pivotal for RCB as they look to lift their maiden title.

Here's a look at his solitary appearance on the biggest stage of the league and how he fared.

IPL 2009 Final - RCB vs Deccan Chargers (Wanderers, Johannesburg)

The very first IPL final of RCB was played in South Africa and Virat Kohli scored only 7 runs in that final.Deccan managed 143/6 in 20 overs at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. In response, RCB failed to get past Deccan's score, managing 137/9.

Kohli scored only 7 runs from 8 balls. He was dismissed by the late Andrew Symonds.

Result: RCB lost by 6 runs

IPL 2011 Final - RCB vs CSK (MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai)

Runs Scored: 35 (32)
Fours: 1
Sixes: 1

Result: RCB lost by 58 runs

In this final, Virat Kohli's innings was not as per the team needed. As CSK posted a mammoth 205 runs, Kohli failed to get going and RCB were also short of the target by a massive margin. They could only manage 147 and lost the final by 58 runs.

IPL 2016 Final - RCB vs SRH (M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru)

Runs Scored: 54 (35 balls)
Strike Rate: 154.28
Fours: 5
Sixes: 2

Result: RCB lost by 8 runs

Kohli entered the 2016 final at the peak of his powers, having amassed a record-breaking 973 runs that season - still the highest ever in a single IPL campaign. RCB, riding on Kohli's relentless form, were overwhelming favourites, especially with the final taking place at their home ground.

Chasing 209 against a resolute Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kohli seemed in control. His 54 off 35 laid the foundation for the chase, especially in tandem with Chris Gayle, who hammered 76. At 114/0, RCB were cruising. But the chase unraveled rapidly after Gayle's dismissal, and Kohli's exit shortly after proved the turning point.

Virat Kohli Stats in IPL Final

Matches: 3
Innings: 3
Runs: 96
Average: 32
Strike Rate: 128
HS: 54