He made his IPL debut in the first-ever match of the IPL on April 18th, 2008 against Kolkata Knight Riders at RCB’s home ground, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium. Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer in the IPL and holds the record for the most number of centuries (4) in an IPL season.

A bonafide superstar of the sport and the TATA IPL, Virat Kohli has been with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) through thick and thin. The flamboyant cricketer was the captain of the Indian team that won the 2008 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup and since then there has been no looking back for Kohli. He made his IPL debut shortly after that U-19 win and has been part of the RCB set-up ever ...

Among the franchises, Royal Challengers Bangalore, owned by Vijay Mallya at the time, selected Kohli to join their team for a sum of $50,000 through a draft. This decision was influenced by Kohli's performance in the Under-19 World Cup held in Malaysia.

Dec 9, 2024 · This article delves into Virat Kohli’s RCB team, his impactful role as captain, and the ongoing speculation about his future with the franchise, especially in light of the quest for the elusive IPL trophy.

Moeen revealed that there was a time at RCB when the franchise was considering sacking Virat Kohli as a captain.

12 hours ago · Virat Kohli captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru from 2013 to 2021. Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Moeen Ali has revealed that Virat Kohli was going to be sacked team’s captain during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019. Ali was part of RCB from IPL 2018 to IPL 2020 before ...

19 hours ago · In IPL 2019, RCB had a disastrous season where they finished last. After this, the franchise wanted to sack Virat Kohli as the captain, as revealed by Moeen Ali. They wanted to replace him with an unusual name.

Jun 4, 2025 · Kohli has grown, faltered, risen and roared - all in RCB colours. With 8661 runs in 259 innings at a strike rate of 132.85 and an average of 39.54, he is the highest run-getter in IPL history.

Jun 4, 2025 · Virat Kohli and RCB Finally Lift the Trophy After 18 Years. RCB clinched their first ever IPL title in Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad by beating Punjab Kings by 6 runs. RCB legends...

Jun 5, 2025 · Virat Kohli's emotional reaction to RCB's IPL victory highlighted his long journey with the franchise, marked by both heartbreak and dedication. Sharing the triumph with former teammates AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle amplified the significance of the moment for Kohli.