Virat Kohli’s performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, commonly known as Chepauk, has been notably modest compared to his overall career statistics.
Overall Performance at Chepauk
- Matches Played: Kohli has participated in 13 IPL matches at the Chepauk.
- Runs Scored: He has accumulated a total of 383 runs, averaging 29.46 with a strike rate of 111.
- Fifties: Kohli has crossed the 50-run mark only twice at this venue, with his highest score being 58.
Trends and Challenges
Kohli’s struggles at Chepauk are highlighted by his relatively low strike rate, where he has only exceeded a strike rate of 125 once in his 12 innings. His performance is often impacted by the unique pitch conditions at Chepauk, which can be challenging due to variable bounce and spin, particularly against quality bowlers like Ravindra Jadeja.
Recent Context
As of the upcoming IPL 2024 season, Kohli’s last innings at Chepauk saw him scoring just 6 runs off 12 balls, marking one of his lowest scores at this ground. Despite these challenges, he remains a key player for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and there are expectations for him to replicate his past successes, such as his remarkable 2016 season where he scored 973 runs overall.
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Conclusion
In summary, while Virat Kohli is one of the all-time greats in IPL history, his performance at the Chepauk Stadium has not matched his overall capabilities. With only two half-centuries and a low average, he will need to adapt to the conditions if RCB hopes to succeed against Chennai Super Kings in future matches.
