As Royal Challengers Bengaluru gear up to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match at home, Virat Kohli has already shown that he is in a full attacking mood in the new season.
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The RCB icon’s strike rate in both matches was over 200, proving how much he has changed his style for the upcoming IPL 2026 and sending a clear warning to the rival teams. Kohli’s overall IPL strike rate is in the early 130s, but now he is playing almost like a young power-hitter.
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Meanwhile, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik is thrilled with Kohli’s form ahead of IPL 2026. After watching Kohli bat in the practice match, Karthik felt the star batter looked sharp, confident, and in full control right from the start.
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The list only keeps growing. Presently, Kohli is already the all-time leading run scorer in the IPL with 8661 runs. This season, the former Indian captain has a big chance to create another milestone by becoming the first player in IPL history to cross 9000 career runs.
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