Virat Kohli's record in Qualifier 1 of IPL
Virat Kohli has played three Qualifier 1 matches in the IPL so far.
Virat Kohli is the most successful batsman in the Indian Premier League (IPL). With more than 9000 runs in the tournament’s history, he is the all-time leading run-scorer.
He owns numerous batting records in the IPL and has been a consistent performer over the years. The right-handed batsman has also hammered 9 centuries and 67 half-centuries in IPL history, and averages over 40.
Kohli has represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) since the maiden edition in 2008. The franchise has retained him over the years. He also captained the side from 2013 to 2021, but could not lead the team to the title.
In IPL 2025, RCB eventually won their maiden title under Rajat Patidar’s captaincy. Although Kohli is no longer the captain of RCB, he is still a vital member of the batting unit.
Notably, RCB have reached the playoffs in many seasons; however, they have featured in Qualifier 1 on only three occasions. Kohli was part of all three encounters. Below is Virat Kohli‘s record in Qualifier 1 of the IPL.
Virat Kohli’s record in Qualifier 1
In the 2011 edition, RCB played Qualifier 1 for the first time against Chennai Super Kings. Kohli scored an unbeaten 70 runs in the encounter, which RCB lost by six wickets.
He grabbed a duck in the Qualifier 1 against the Gujarat Lions in IPL 2016. Against the Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, Kohli could only score 12 runs. Hence, he has scored 82 runs in three matches of Eliminator 1 so far.
- Matches played: 3
- Runs scored: 82
- Highest score: 70*
Notably, Kohli has a poor record in Eliminator 1 matches. He has flopped in two out of three games.
What is Virat Kohli’s record in Qualifier 1 of IPL?
Virat has scored 82 runs in three Qualifier 1 clashes in the IPL.
Who is the highest run-scorer for RCB in IPL 2026?
Virat is the highest run-scorer for RCB in the tournament with 557 runs.
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