In the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma continue to be major crowd-pullers.
Their enduring popularity is evident in the packed stadiums every time they step onto the field. Both players have shown glimpses of brilliance this season, but Virat Kohli has had the upper hand in terms of performance.
Rohit vs Kohli – Who’s leading the race in IPL 2025?
Virat Kohli has featured in 8 IPL 2025 matches so far, scoring 322 runs at an average of 64.40 and a strike rate of 140. His consistency is reflected in his 4 half-centuries, with a top score of 73. He has hit 27 fours and 11 sixes, proving to be a reliable anchor and aggressor for his team.
Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, has played 7 matches and scored 158 runs at an average of 26.33. His strike rate stands at 154.90, and he has managed just one half-century – a solid 76-run knock against CSK. Overall, his form this season has been inconsistent.
Looking at their IPL careers, Rohit has played 264 matches, scoring 6786 runs with an average of 29.63 and a strike rate of 131.61. He has 2 centuries and 44 fifties to his name, having represented both Mumbai Indians and Deccan Chargers.
Virat Kohli remains the all-time leading run-scorer in IPL history with 8326 runs in 260 matches, averaging 39.27 and striking at 132.26. His record includes 8 centuries and 59 half-centuries.
While both are legends of the league, Kohli’s consistent performance in IPL 2025 gives him a clear edge over Rohit Sharma so far this season.
RCB Nears Playoffs, MI Faces Uphill Battle
When comparing the team performances of Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai Indians (MI) and Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025, RCB clearly holds the upper hand so far.
RCB is currently placed third on the points table, having secured 5 wins and 3 losses from 8 matches, giving them a solid 12 points. Typically, a total of 16 points is considered sufficient to guarantee a place in the playoffs, meaning RCB needs just two more wins in their remaining fixtures to virtually seal their knockout stage spot.
Mumbai Indians, under Rohit’s leadership, had a shaky start to the season but have since found some rhythm. They’ve managed to win 4 out of 8 matches and sit with 8 points – still in the playoff race but with a much steeper climb ahead. To reach the 16-point mark and boost their qualification chances, MI must win at least four of their six remaining league games – a challenging yet not impossible task.
