Virat Kohli Names Rashid, Anderson and Narine as His Toughest Opponents

Overview

• At an RCB Innovation Lab event, Kohli identified Adil Rashid for ODIs, James Anderson in England for Tests, and Sunil Narine for T20s as his most challenging bowlers.
• Head-to-head data backs his picks, with Rashid dismissing him five times in 10 ODI innings, Anderson seven times in 36 Test innings, and Narine four times in 22 T20 innings.
• Career returns highlight the quality he cited, as Rashid has 242 ODI wickets, Anderson 704 in Tests, and Narine 626 across T20s including 52 for West Indies.
• Kohli remains RCB’s top scorer in IPL 2026, with CricketAddictor reporting 542 runs in 13 matches at a 164.74 strike rate and a 54.20 average.
• RCB face Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 22 with both teams already through to the playoffs, giving fans timely context for Kohli’s assessment before the seeding push.