Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) started strong against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2025 clash, with Virat Kohli leading the charge. The former RCB captain blazed his way to 62 runs off just 33 balls, including 5 sixes and 5 fours, forming a formidable 97-run opening partnership with debutant Jacob Bethell.

Kohli Becomes First to Hit 300 Sixes for a Single IPL Franchise

Kohli achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first player ever to smash 300 sixes for a single IPL team. Before this, no batter had crossed this mark for one franchise.

Top Players with Most Sixes for a Single IPL Team:

  • Virat Kohli (RCB) – 300*

  • Chris Gayle (RCB) – 263

  • AB de Villiers (RCB) – 238

Gayle still holds the overall record for most IPL sixes (357), including his stints with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS).

Kohli Tops List for Most Runs Against a Single Opponent

Kohli also surpassed David Warner to claim the record for most runs against a single IPL franchise. His knock against CSK took his tally to 1,146 runs, overtaking Warner’s 1,134 runs against PBKS.

Most Runs Against One Team in IPL:

  1. 1,146 – Virat Kohli vs CSK

  2. 1,134 – David Warner vs PBKS

  3. 1,130 – Virat Kohli vs DC

  4. 1,104 – Virat Kohli vs PBKS

  5. 1,093 – David Warner vs KKR

Most Sixes at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in T20s

Kohli now holds the record for the most sixes at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium in T20 cricket, surpassing Chris Gayle’s previous mark.

Most Sixes at a Single T20 Venue:

  • 154 – Virat Kohli (Bengaluru)

  • 151 – Chris Gayle (Bengaluru)

  • 138 – Chris Gayle (Mirpur)

  • 135 – Alex Hales (Nottingham)

  • 122 – Rohit Sharma (Wankhede)

Most Fifties Against CSK in IPL History

Kohli also extended his record for the most half-centuries against CSK in IPL history, now with 10 fifty-plus scores, breaking the tie with Shikhar Dhawan, David Warner, and Rohit Sharma.

Conclusion

Virat Kohli’s explosive innings against CSK not only powered RCB to a strong start but also cemented his legacy as one of the IPL’s greatest batters. With multiple records shattered, Kohli continues to dominate the league like no other.