Which Bowler Has Dismissed Virat Kohli the Most Times in IPL?
Sandeep Sharma has dismissed Virat Kohli record seven times in IPL history.
Virat Kohli is one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history. He has dominated bowlers across formats, including the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, even the best players have some bowlers who trouble them the most. In this article, we look at the top (active) bowlers who have dismissed Kohli the most times in IPL history.
1. Sandeep Sharma – 7 times
Sandeep Sharma has dismissed Kohli the most times in IPL. He has got him out 7 times in 16 innings. Kohli has managed to score 104 runs off 74 balls against him at a strike rate of 140.54.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Innings | 16 |
| Dismissals | 7 |
| Runs Scored | 104 |
| Balls Faced | 74 |
| Strike Rate | 140.54 |
| Average | 14.85 |
| Fours | 14 |
| Sixes | 1 |
Sandeep Sharma will represent Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025.
2. Jasprit Bumrah – 5 times
Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Kohli 5 times in 16 innings. Kohli has scored 140 runs off 95 balls against him at a strike rate of 147.36.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Innings | 16 |
| Dismissals | 5 |
| Runs Scored | 140 |
| Balls Faced | 95 |
| Strike Rate | 147.36 |
| Average | 28.00 |
| Fours | 15 |
| Sixes | 5 |
Bumrah will play for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 but is expected to miss the first few matches due to injury.
3. Mohammed Shami – 5 times
Mohammed Shami has also dismissed Kohli 5 times in 12 innings. Kohli has scored 107 runs off 77 balls against him at a strike rate of 138.96.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Innings | 12 |
| Dismissals | 5 |
| Runs Scored | 107 |
| Balls Faced | 77 |
| Strike Rate | 138.96 |
| Average | 21.40 |
| Fours | 17 |
| Sixes | 0 |
Shami will represent Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025.
4. Sunil Narine – 4 times
Sunil Narine has troubled Kohli with his mystery spin. He has dismissed him 4 times in 16 innings. Kohli has scored 127 runs off 118 balls against him at a strike rate of 107.62.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Innings | 16 |
| Dismissals | 4 |
| Runs Scored | 127 |
| Balls Faced | 118 |
| Strike Rate | 107.62 |
| Average | 31.75 |
| Fours | 10 |
| Sixes | 2 |
Sunil Narine will continue to play for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025.
These bowlers have managed to trouble Virat Kohli over the years, but he remains one of the most dominant batters in IPL history. It will be interesting to see how he performs in IPL 2025 against these bowlers.
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