Virat Kohli has been a part of the IPL since its inception in 2008, representing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) throughout his cricketing career. What really sets him apart is his ability to consistently score runs season after season.

Virat KohliNotably, he has multiple seasons with over 500 runs and his standout year came in 2016, where he amassed a record-breaking 973 runs, including four centuries. He is the leading run-scorer in India's premier T20 competition with 8004 runs in 252 appearances including 8 centuries and 55 fifties.

The veteran cricketer is expected to create and shatter more records in the upcoming edition of the IPL. In this listicle, we will now go through his best knocks in the history of the competition.

1. 113 off 50 balls vs Kings XI Punjab (IPL 2016)

The senior pro played one heck of a blistering inning in a rain-shortened match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Despite an injured finger, he dominated the bowlers with ease wherein he hit a flurry of 12 fours and 8 sixes. This knock helped RCB post a massive 211 in just 15 overs and secured their spot in the playoffs. It still remains one of his most iconic T20 innings.

2. 100 off 58 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL 2019)

Not many know that this century came under pressure as RCB needed a desperate win to stay in contention for the playoffs. Despite being in enemy's territory at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, he produced a composed yet aggressive knock. He constructed his innings with the help of 9 fours and 4 sixes, guided RCB to a challenging total of 213/4. RCB went on to defend the target and won by 10 runs.

3. 109 off 55 balls vs Gujarat Lions (IPL 2016)

In a must-win encounter, Virat Kohli collaborated with AB de Villiers to tear the Gujarat Lions' bowling attack apart. Kohli scored this century with the help of 5 fours and 8 sixes as RCB posted 248/3, which is one of the highest totals in IPL history. Gujarat Lions were bowled out for 104 as RCB won the game by a humongous margin of 144 runs.

4. 97 off 58 balls vs Kings XI Punjab (IPL 2013)

Chasing 190 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, King Kohli played a captain's knock when it mattered the most, steering RCB to a comfortable win with an over to spare. He pitched up with an unbeaten 97, pacing an innings, with the help of 4 fours and 8 sixes.

5. 90 off 52 balls vs Chennai Super Kings (IPL 2020)

Kohli once again led the batting attack by example as he chipped in with an unbeaten 90, which helped RCB post 169/4 at Dubai International Stadium. On a slow track, he brought the best out of himself by playing a calculated innings with 4 fours and 4 sixes. RCB went on to win the match by 37 runs.