Virat Kohli's love affair with Delhi Capitals

If there’s one thing Virat Kohli loves more than a good chase, it’s playing against the Delhi Capitals. When Virat Kohli spots DC on the schedule, you can practically hear the scoreboard start sweating. This isn’t just another match for Kohli-it’s his favorite flex. The Orange Cap is glued to his head, the records are lining up, and he’s just five runs away from smashing the all-time record for most IPL runs against a single opponent. DC have tried everything, but Kohli just keeps farming them for runs, season after season.

Let’s start with the headline stat: After his 51 vs DC on Sunday night, Kohli is just five runs away from becoming the player with the most IPL runs against a single opponent. Right now, David Warner holds that record with 1,134 runs against Punjab Kings, but Kohli sits at 1,130 against DC-so close, you can almost hear the record trembling. Oh, and he’s also got 1,104 against PBKS and 1,084 against CSK. Basically, if you’re an IPL franchise, you don’t want to be on Kohli’s “favorites” list.

And it’s not just about piling up runs. Kohli’s got 11 fifty-plus scores against DC, second only to Warner’s 13 against PBKS. That’s consistency with a capital K. Every time he faces Delhi, you can bet your last samosa he’s going big.

This year, Kohli’s once again batting like he’s got a cheat code. In 10 matches, he’s racked up 443 runs at an average of 63.3 and a strike rate of nearly 139. That’s six fifties already-no centuries yet, but who’s counting when you’re this consistent? His last seven scores read like a playlist of bangers: 67, 22, 62*, 1, 73*, 70, and 51. Even when he’s not going full beast mode, he’s anchoring the chase, playing the situation, and getting his team home.

And let’s talk about those run chases. Kohli’s not just padding stats-he’s winning games. Whether it’s 59* off 36 against KKR, 62* off 45 against RR, or that clutch 73* off 54 against PBKS, he’s the guy you want when the pressure’s on. Against DC, he dropped a 51 (off 47) in a tricky chase, guiding RCB from 26/3 to a match-winning partnership with Krunal Pandya. Sure, it was his slowest fifty of the season (45 balls), but context is everything: tough pitch, early wickets, and Kohli played the anchor, not the highlight reel.

What makes Kohli so lethal, especially in chases? It’s not just the shots- it’s the brain. Kohli himself says it’s all about reading the pitch, knowing which bowlers to target, and never letting the game stagnate. He’s all about those singles, doubles, and sneaky boundaries. Partnerships? He’s the glue that holds the chase together, going deep and finishing the job. In a T20 era obsessed with sixes, Kohli’s showing that brains + skill = wins.

Let’s not forget: Kohli is the only player to have scored 400+ runs in 11 different IPL seasons. He crossed 13,000 T20 runs this year. He’s also the only player to have played for a single franchise since the IPL’s inception-RCB’s one and only king.

And with just five more runs, he will add another record to his already insane collection: most runs against a single IPL opponent. That’s not just a stat-that’s a legacy.

So, next time you see Kohli walk out against DC, just know you’re about to witness a master at work. Whether it’s a high-octane chase or a gritty anchor job, Kohli’s got the numbers, the swagger, and the cricketing brain to make every game must-watch. Delhi Capitals, beware: King Kohli’s coming for that record next, and he’s not leaving without a show.

TL;DR
Virat Kohli + Delhi Capitals = Box Office. He’s five runs away from the all-time record for most IPL runs against a single team, already has 11 fifties vs DC, and is bossing IPL 2025 with the Orange Cap. The King is here, and he's on a record-breaking spree.