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Virat Kohli has been a run-chase master for years, but in IPL 2025, he’s added a timely reminder: T20 success isn’t just about hitting boundaries. It’s about patience, partnership, and playing smart cricket — especially on tricky pitches.
After leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to another successful chase against Delhi Capitals (DC), Kohli explained why “taking it deep” remains crucial even in today’s power-packed T20 format.
Kohli’s Outstanding Consistency in Chases
RCB have chased totals four times this season.
Each time, Kohli has scored a half-century, helping RCB win all four matches.
- Total Runs Chasing: 245
- Average While Chasing: 245
- Overall Runs in IPL 2025: 443 (from 10 matches)
- Currently: Leading run-scorer of IPL 2025
Such numbers show that building an innings smartly is still a winning strategy.
The DC vs RCB Chase: A Test of Patience
Chasing 163 against Delhi Capitals wasn’t straightforward:
- RCB were struggling at 26/3 after 4 overs.
- The pitch was slow, and stroke-making wasn’t easy.
Kohli, alongside Krunal Pandya, stitched together a 119-run partnership.
While Krunal shifted gears midway, Kohli ensured the game never stagnated, keeping the scoreboard ticking with singles, doubles, and the occasional boundary.
Kohli’s Method: Read, Rotate, and Dominate
Kohli explained his mindset after the win:
“People are forgetting the importance of stitching partnerships and taking the game deep in T20s.”
He stressed three key strategies:
- Reading Conditions: Know the target, the pitch, and the bowlers.
- Strike Rotation: Never let the innings stagnate — keep singles and doubles flowing.
- Calculated Risks: Choose moments to attack based on the match situation.
According to Kohli, especially on slow pitches, this approach becomes even more critical.
Professionalism Over Power-Hitting
This season has shown that blind hitting from ball one doesn’t always work.
Many teams have collapsed after losing early wickets trying to attack too soon.
Kohli’s method — patience first, aggression later — has brought consistent success for RCB.
It’s a message every young T20 batter should take seriously.
Quotes from Kohli
Here are some of Kohli’s key post-match quotes:
- “You can’t just come out and tee off from ball one.”
- “You need professionalism, to read the situation.”
- “The game never gets stagnant if you keep working on singles and doubles.”
These insights reveal the thought process behind his calculated batting.
RCB’s Dream Run Continues
With Kohli leading the way and players like Krunal Pandya stepping up, RCB look like serious title contenders.
They even climbed to No. 1 on the points table after the win against DC!
Conclusion
In a season dominated by big hitters, Virat Kohli is proving that old-school T20 batting smarts still win matches.
By focusing on partnerships, rotating strike, and understanding match situations, Kohli is once again setting the gold standard for chasing under pressure.
As IPL 2025 heats up, RCB fans will hope their “chase master” keeps delivering these gems!
