CSK fans targeted as Virat Kohli reveals the 1 IPL contest he enjoys the most

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Virat Kohli opened up about the contest he enjoys the most in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The star batter revealed that he finds Royal Challengers Bengaluru's home games against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to be the most intense in the T20 tournament.

Virat has scored 164 runs in four matches during the 2025 IPL season. The batter has smashed two half-centuries with an impressive average of 54.66 and a strike rate of 143.85. He has been instrumental in Royal Challengers Bengaluru securing victories in three of their first four games in the ongoing season.

In Their Stadium, There Are All CSK Fans - Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli shared that while Bengaluru has a mixed crowd, CSK fans show up in big numbers at Chepauk. The right-handed batter said that the sea of yellow at CSK fixtures creates a tense and high-pressure atmosphere.

"I think I've felt the most intense games playing CSK in Bangalore. Because there, of course, there are Chennai fans," Kohli said.

"Then there is tension. Because there, in their stadium, there are all CSK fans. Here, in Bangalore, you know, people are like, come and see. There, it's all like, no bro, it's just yellow, nothing else," he added.

Chennai Super Kings have dominated their home clashes against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the southern derby. However, RCB recently broke that long-standing streak by registering their first win at CSK's home ground since 2008.

Overall, the two teams have faced off 34 times in the IPL, with CSK winning 21 of those matches, RCB winning 12, and one game ending with no result.

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Virat Kohli and RCB Make a Winning Start to IPL 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have kicked off their 2025 IPL campaign on a positive note. They opened the season with a seven-wicket win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their backyard.

RCB then travelled to Chennai and defeated the Super Kings by 50 runs at Chepauk. However, they suffered a setback at home against the Gujarat Titans. The team bounced back with a narrow victory over the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede.

Virat Kohli has been crucial in RCB’s success so far. He scored an unbeaten 59 in the opener and a match-winning 67 off 42 balls against Mumbai.

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RCB Set to Face Delhi Capitals in Their Fifth Match of IPL 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have secured three wins from their first four matches, placing them in the top half of the table. They will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in their next match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday, April 10.

Virat Kohli has a stellar record against Delhi, scoring 1,057 runs in 28 innings at an average of 50.33 and a strike rate of 134.99. He has notched up 10 half-centuries against them, with a best score of 99.

Overall, Kohli remains the highest run-scorer in IPL history, with 8,168 runs in 256 matches, including eight centuries and 57 fifties.

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