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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nAs Royal Challengers Bengaluru gear up to face Chennai Super Kings<\/a> in match 11 of IPL 2026, all eyes will once again be on Virat Kohli<\/a>, who boasts a remarkable record against the five-time champions.The former RCB skipper has been one of the most consistent performers in IPL<\/a> history and continues to dominate even in his 19th consecutive season with the franchise. Kohli began IPL 2026 on a strong note, scoring an unbeaten 69 off 38 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad, underlining his enduring class. <\/p>\n Watch<\/span><\/p>\n RCB\u2019s big changes ahead of IPL: New rules, tribute & squad update<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs scored against Chennai Super Kings in IPL history. In 35 matches (34 innings), the RCB stalwart has amassed 1,146 runs at an impressive average of 38.2 against CSK.His highest score against Chennai is an unbeaten 90, and he has registered 10 fifty-plus scores against them, the most by any player against a single opponent in the tournament. Kohli is also on the verge of another milestone. He needs just 14 more runs to surpass his own record of 1,159 runs against Punjab Kings and become the player with the most runs against a single team in IPL history.Strong Record at Chinnaswamy<\/span>At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli has been particularly dominant against CSK. He has scored 389 runs at an average of 38.90, coupled with a striking strike rate of 149.04, significantly higher than his overall IPL strike rate.His ability to accelerate on a batting-friendly surface makes him a key threat for the CSK bowling attack once again. Kohli\u2019s consistency against CSK has stood out over the years. In IPL 2025, he scored 93 runs in two innings against Chennai, playing a crucial role in RCB\u2019s victories in both encounters during their title-winning campaign.Interestingly, Kohli has also made a minor contribution with the ball, picking up one wicket against CSK in IPL history.<\/p>\n Matches played: 36CSK wins: 22RCB wins: 13No result: 1In 36 meetings between the two sides, Chennai Super Kings have won 22 matches, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru have managed 13 victories, with one game ending in no result. Recent Form & Momentum<\/span>While CSK leads the all-time record, the tide has shifted in favor of the defending champions Winning Streak:<\/span> RCB has won their last 3 consecutive matches against CSK, including a clean sweep (2-0) during the 2025 season.Last 5 Meetings:<\/span> RCB leads 3\u20132 in their most recent five encounters.Historic Win:<\/span> In 2025, RCB ended a 17-year drought by defeating CSK at their home ground, the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), by 50 runs.<\/div>\n\nVirat Kohli\u2019s Dominance Over CSK<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n