Virat Kohli's IPL contribution has provided a stabilizing force behind the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) story, as both the quantity of runs he has scored and his overall contribution percentage to RCB have varied greatly during this window of study. Kohli has scored 165 total runs and contributed 10% of their total since making his RCB debut in 2008, with contributions increasing every year from this point. By 2012, Kohli had scored 364 runs and contributed 15% of RCB's total runs. Consistency was established during the period of 2013-2020, where his contribution remained in the range of 17 to 23% of the total. That said, Kohli's contributions peaked, if not plateaued, in 2016 when he scored 974 runs, which was the maximum amount of runs in a season recorded by RCB, while contributing 22% of RCB's total runs. Kohli's contributions considerably fluctuated over the next few seasons: 639 runs and a 13% contribution in 2022, following which he rebounded to 741 runs and a 26% contribution of the total runs in 2023, as well as 602 in 2024, contributing 26% of the total again. In IPL 2025, Kohli is once more still a force as a batter aged. Kohli scored 614 runs and contributed to 25% of RCB's runs as he continues to be a mainstay, newly named batting gorilla, in RCB's batting order.

Kohli is once again proof of continuing consistency through pressure games and struggling seasons. Kohli was a young prospect when he began playing for RCB, and today he is still one of the star batsmen on the team, which illustrates how Kohli's ongoing high contribution percentages reflect the growth of a young prospect into a star batsman for RCB. The 2025 season has been really special, especially with Kohli, who steered RCB into the playoffs with 614 runs in 15 games. Kohli's leadership experience has come in handy, especially at crucial times to drive RCB to be in a place to be competitive. RCB has the potential to make a push with Kohli's performance and run-scoring ability for the playoffs and win the IPL Trophy!

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Virat Kohli's Contribution to IPL 2025

Virat Kohli has been a critical player for RCB in IPL 2025, carrying them to the playoffs with incredible performances. Kohli has contributed 614 runs in 15 matches, and he has performed at the top of the order, providing stability and aggression. His ability to accumulate runs and stabilize an innings, while also being able to increase the run rate when required, has been an integral part of RCB getting to the playoffs and certainly marked a milestone within the franchise history. 

Kohli's efforts in the 2025 season have also included contribution through his leadership and experience by constantly putting his hand up when needed and securing RCB victories. Kohli's 614 runs also included some analyst-defining knocks; he ensured RCB were always assured of a strong batting position whenever match-up conditions were unfavorable. RCB's chances of lifting the IPL trophy are mostly dependent on Kohli continuing his form going into the playoffs.