Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recently shared his thoughts on Virat Kohli’s incredible energy and unique batting approach, highlighting why the RCB legend continues to dominate even at this stage of his career.
Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin discussed the vitality that Indian and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting legend Virat Kohli gives to his batting.
Ashwin Praises Kohli’s Unique Energy
Ashwin described Kohli’s strategy as “bizarre at this age” in a positive way, praising his vigor and determination at the crease.
Ashwin noted Kohli’s ability to “live the talk” and set an example of playing the game hard and correctly, highlighting his drive to attack and take quick singles even in comfortable partnerships. “I find him rather weird at this age,” Ashwin said. I occasionally tell him this during our conversations. RCB was coasting, he was batting on about forty, and a partnership was in place. The other hitter had not quite reached halfway when he stopped after running through for the first single, but he was immediately searching for a second. That 57-meter barrier on the leg side demonstrates his continued passion for the game. He is the talk of the town. It is almost as if he is performing for the audience, showing them how to play the game hard and according to the rules. In relation to what Virat did, that caught my attention. And Virat only needs to bat the entire 20 overs if this is how RCB would bat,” Ashwin stated on JioHotstar.
🏏 Kohli’s Match-Winning Performance
- Match: RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Score: 69 runs off 38 balls
- Boundaries: 5 fours & 5 sixes
- Strike Impact: Anchored chase perfectly
- Result: RCB chased 202 in just 15.2 overs
- Highlight: Dominated from the first ball
RCB’s Dominant IPL Opener Victory
In the IPL opener on Saturday against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kohli led RCB to a significant victory in his first Twenty20 match since the IPL 2025 final.
Phil Salt hit two boundaries in the first over to start RCB’s chase, but he was dismissed for eight runs in the very next over. With five fours and five sixes in his 69 off 38 balls, Kohli helped RCB crush 202 in 15.2 overs.
📊 Kohli’s Record-Breaking Feats
- Milestone: 4000+ IPL runs in chases
- Format: T20 cricket
- Ranking: 6th highest run scorer
- Surpassed: Shoaib Malik
- Total Runs: 13,571 runs (Malik benchmark)
- Consistency: 83 half-centuries
Kohli’s Historic Records in T20 Cricket
From the opening ball, Kohli appeared to be in exquisite touch. His outstanding 69 off 38 deliveries, which included five sixes, anchored the innings. Additionally, Kohli became the first hitter in IPL history to score more than 4,000 runs in chases.
Additionally, Kohli became the sixth-highest run scorer in T20 cricket, surpassing former Pakistani batsman Shoaib Malik. In 557 T20 matches and 515 innings, Malik has amassed 13571 runs. With 83 half-centuries in the shortest format, the former cricket player had an average of 35.99.
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