Chawla Defends Virat Kohli’s Strike Rate Amid T20 Debate
Virat Kohli is set for his 18th IPL season, having played over 250 matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). With his international T20 retirement after India’s World Cup victory, IPL 2025 marks a new phase in his career. While some question how this shift will impact his approach, former teammate Piyush Chawla believes Kohli will continue to deliver under pressure.
Speaking to ANI, Chawla defended Kohli’s strike rate, saying, “His numbers speak for themselves. His strike rate is always good at 130 plus, 140. We talk so much without thinking.”
‘He is Always Ready to Deliver’
With 8004 IPL runs at a strike rate of 131, Kohli’s 2024 season saw him claim the Orange Cap with 741 runs at 154.70 SR—his best ever. Chawla emphasized that Kohli’s role benefits his team, stating, “You need a player to hold one end. If Virat does it at 130 SR, that’s really good.”
Despite stepping away from T20Is, Kohli still faces pressure, especially as he chases his first IPL trophy. Chawla acknowledged, “When you step on the field, there’s always pressure. But Virat will give 200% as always.”
With IPL 2025 approaching, RCB fans will be hoping Kohli delivers once again.
