Virat Kohli’s IPL final record reveals intriguing stats ahead of RCB’s big showdown on June 3. Explore how the star batsman has performed in IPL finals over the years and what fans can expect this season.

The Stage is Set: IPL Final on June 3 at Narendra Modi Stadium

RCB are finally here in the IPL final, nine years after their last appearance with long waits. The hotly-anticipated encounter will be at the prestigious Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 3rd June. Fans are all in a flutter, and everybody has Virat Kohli the “Run Machine” who is their superstar. The million-dollar question that everyone wants to know is — has Kohli been able to compete on the biggest stage in IPL and will he be able to perform with the same intensity?

Kohli’s Past IPL Final Appearances: A Mixed Bag of Performances

Virat Kohli has played for RCB in the last 18 years and three IPL finals ( 2009,2011,2016). Every final has a unique story with different highs and lows. During the 2009 final, Kohli had no rhythm in scoring as RCB went out limited to 7 off 8 from Virat Kohli in the 2009 final. He seemed to be carrying a heavy load from youth but that was the beginning.

2011: At the time of his wicket Kohli showed little resilience managed 35 in 32. That was not a match winning innings, but it was of interest and grit. Kohli had last taken the crease in the 2016 final, and it was his biggest performance in an IPL final thus far. He chipped in with a devastating half century, smashing 54 off 35 balls which was the aggressive confident face of the batsman people know.

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What the Numbers Tell Us: Consistency but Room to Improve

In the 3 IPL final Kohli has played a total of 96 runs for him, means average is coming at 32. It is getting there, but what jumps out is that he is scoring just 128 for six wickets against this precise strike rate. Especially when Kohli is typically one of the quickest stroke players in finals, the slow strike rate here suggests he (or didn’t attempt to go big).

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What Fans Expect This Time Around

With RCB almost a decade later set to lock horns in battle for the title, Kohli is at the center-stage. His fans really hope that he combines all of his so called experience to his reckless self and delivers a match bolting performance. The boys are all in good form and if history is an omen, Kohli’s quiet but deadly presence will open up the IPL trophy that has eluded RCB.

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With the final just days away, the cricket world waits eagerly to see if Virat Kohli will once again shine when it matters the most.