Virat Kohli vs Eshan Malinga
Virat Kohli has faced Eshan Malinga for 18 deliveries across IPL 2025–2026, scoring 33 runs at strike rate 183.3, never dismissed by him in this window.
IPL career — IPL 2025–2026
| Deliveries faced | 18 |
|---|---|
| Runs scored | 33 |
| Strike rate | 183.3 |
| Boundaries | 0 fours, 3 sixes |
| Dot balls | 4 (22%) |
| Dismissals (bowler-credited) | 0 |
| Average (this H2H) | — |
| Matches | 5 |
IPL 2026
| Deliveries faced | 8 |
|---|---|
| Runs scored | 13 |
| Strike rate | 162.5 |
| Boundaries | 0 fours, 1 sixes |
| Dot balls | 2 (25%) |
| Dismissals | 0 |
Phase split (IPL 2026)
| Phase | Deliveries | Runs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (1-6) | 3 | 4 | 133.3 |
| Middle (7-15) | 5 | 9 | 180 |
| Death (16-20) | 0 | 0 | — |
Match-by-match (IPL 2026)
| Date | Match | Deliveries | Runs | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3 | 4 | survived |
| 2026-03-28 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 5 | 9 | survived |
FAQ
- How many times has Eshan Malinga dismissed Virat Kohli in the IPL?
- Eshan Malinga has never dismissed Virat Kohli in 18 deliveries (IPL 2025–2026). Source: CricketStudio ball-by-ball, bowler-credited dismissals.
- What is Virat Kohli's strike rate against Eshan Malinga?
- 183.3 — 33 runs off 18 balls (IPL 2025–2026).
- How many runs has Virat Kohli scored off Eshan Malinga in the IPL?
- 33 runs from 18 deliveries across 5 matches (IPL 2025–2026), 0 dismissals.
- Have Virat Kohli and Eshan Malinga faced each other in IPL 2026?
- Yes — 8 deliveries in IPL 2026: 13 runs at strike rate 162.5, 0 dismissals.
- How is this head-to-head calculated?
- From CricketStudio's ball-by-ball record (IPL 2026 live + Cricsheet historical), joined by ESPNcricinfo ID — never fuzzy-matched. Dismissals are bowler-credited; minimum 5 deliveries faced.