IPL 2025: RCB star Virat Kohli's mastery shines in season of high-octane cricket

Virat Kohli scored 505 runs in 11 IPL 2025 games at 63.13 avg and 143.47 SR, showing his T20 class. Despite a high dot ball count, his controlled aggression and anchoring ability highlight his enduring value in his 18th IPL season.

In a season that featured nearly 13,000 balls bowled, over 19,000 runs scored, and close to 300 wickets taken, Cricket Predicta -- the world's first contextual, fan-focused cricket analytics platform -- has released a comprehensive analysis of IPL 2025, spotlighting on Virat Kohli as the enduring symbol of cricketing brilliance.

As Kohli bids an emotional farewell to Test cricket earlier this week, the IPL has borne witness to his remarkable resurgence in the shortest format. Representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 18th season. Kohli's 2025 campaign has been one of grit, poise, and controlled aggression -- a masterclass in modern-day T20 anchoring, as per a press release from Cricket Predicta.

According to Cricket Predicta's advanced metrics, Kohli has amassed 505 runs in 11 matches at a staggering average of 63.13 and a strike rate of 143.47, scoring seven half-centuries and reaffirming his form to navigate the middle overs.

Kohli ahead of other players in dot ball percentage

Virat remains a standout in IPL 2025 with 505 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 143.5 and a 27 per cent dot ball rate, showcasing his trademark consistency and control. Amid power-hitters like Suryakumar Yadav and Nicholas Pooran, Kohli's anchor role, marked by an 18 per cent boundary rate, brought stability to RCB, reaffirming his status as one of the most dependable performers in his 18th IPL season.

"Kohli did not just bat -- he managed the game. In a season of noise, he was rhythm. Consistent, composed, and still the gold standard in his 18th IPL season," said Sunil Yash Kalra, Founder of Cricket Predicta and cricket scholar.

Despite facing 94 dot balls -- the third-highest in the season -- Kohli demonstrated elite game management by making the most of the 352 deliveries he faced, the highest by any batter this season. While Yashasvi Jaiswal (110 dots) and Sai Sudharsan (95) top the dot-ball charts, Kohli's ability to rotate strike and construct innings with just a 27 per cent dot-ball rate showcases his enduring value as a T20 anchor.

"Kohli's numbers tell a deeper story -- in an era of high strike rates, his ability to absorb pressure and still deliver 500+ runs is a masterclass in controlled aggression," adds Kalra.

Virat Kohli tops the chart of boundary hitters in IPL 2025

Kohli registered seven half-centuries, hitting 62 boundaries (44 fours, 18 sixes), placing him firmly among the top 10 boundary-hitters of the season. In a leaderboard that features explosive hitters like Suryakumar Yadav (77 boundaries) and Jos Buttler (71), Kohli's performance underlines the impact of timing, precision and calculated risks.

Perhaps the most revealing metric of his influence is the 352 balls he faced this year. The most by any batter this season, with a dot ball percentage of just 27 per cent. His control over strike rotation, often overlooked in the glamor of sixes, underscores the art of building pressure-free partnerships," adds Sunil Yash Kalra, Founder, Cricket Predicta.

As the tournament enters its business end, Kohli's performance is more than just numbers. It's a story of relentless discipline, refined adaptability, and a burning passion that refuses to fade. From the five-day epics in whites to the frenetic pace of T20, Virat Kohli remains a player who continues to shape the game on his terms.

For fans and analysts alike, the message is loud and clear -- Virat Kohli is nowhere near finished in T20 cricket. He's still crafting his legacy, one innings at a time.

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