As the IPL 2026 final approaches, all eyes are on Virat Kohli's performance at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star has a mixed record at this venue, with some memorable knocks and a few low scores. Here is a detailed analysis of his stats ahead of the summit clash against Gujarat Titans (GT).
Overall Record at Narendra Modi Stadium
Virat Kohli has played 12 matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad across all T20 competitions. He has scored 342 runs at an average of 28.50, with a strike rate of 132.56. His highest score at this ground is 90 not out, which came against the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023. He has registered one half-century at this venue but is yet to score a century.
IPL Performances at This Venue
In the Indian Premier League, Kohli has featured in 8 matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium. He has amassed 218 runs at an average of 27.25 and a strike rate of 128.24. His best IPL score here is 82 against the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024. Notably, he has struggled against spin on this ground, often falling to slow bowlers in the middle overs.
Comparison with Other Venues
Compared to his overall IPL record, Kohli's numbers at the Narendra Modi Stadium are below his career average of 37.25. However, he has shown improvement in recent seasons, scoring two fifties in his last four innings at this venue. His ability to anchor innings will be crucial for RCB in the final.
Key Strengths and Weaknesses
Kohli's strength lies in his ability to rotate strike and build partnerships. However, against GT's potent bowling attack, he needs to be wary of Rashid Khan's googlies and Mohammed Shami's swing. In the powerplay, Kohli has a strike rate of 135.00 at this ground, but his scoring rate drops to 118.00 in the middle overs.
Head-to-Head vs GT Bowlers
Against Rashid Khan, Kohli has scored 42 runs off 38 balls in T20s, being dismissed twice. Against Mohammed Shami, he has 28 runs off 22 balls with one dismissal. These matchups could define the outcome of the final.
Conclusion
Virat Kohli's record at the Narendra Modi Stadium is decent but not extraordinary. He will need to adapt quickly to the conditions and counter GT's bowling strengths to lead RCB to victory in the IPL 2026 final.
