As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare for their IPL final against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, Virat Kohli finds himself chasing more than just another trophy.The RCB batting star has enjoyed yet another prolific IPL campaign, piling up runs and delivering match-winning performances throughout the season. Yet heading into the final, one statistic continues to stand out: Kohli has not scored a fifty in an IPL playoff match since the 2016 final.Also read: RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Final Live Streaming: When & where to watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans on TV and onlineHow has Virat Kohli performed in IPL playoff matches?Kohli's overall IPL record places him among the competition's greatest batters, but his numbers in the knockout stages tell a different story.Across 18 IPL playoff appearances, the former RCB captain has scored 439 runs at an average of 27.43 and a strike rate of 124.71. During that period, he has managed only two half-centuries, with a highest score of 70 not out.His last playoff fifty came in the 2016 IPL final against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he scored 54.Since then, the milestone has remained out of reach despite multiple appearances on the biggest stage.What is Virat Kohli's record in IPL finals?Kohli has played four IPL finals so far, scoring just 139 runs at an average of 34.75 and a strike rate above 126.His only fifty in an IPL final remains the 54 he scored against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016.These numbers fall short of the extraordinarily high standards Kohli has set throughout his IPL career.Has Virat Kohli performed better in other T20 finals?Interestingly, Kohli's record in T20 finals overall is considerably stronger.In eight T20 finals, he has scored 344 runs at an average of 49.14 and a strike rate of over 125. He has registered three fifties, with a highest score of 77.Those figures suggest the big-match stage itself is not necessarily the issue for the veteran batter.How has Virat Kohli performed in IPL 2026?Kohli heads into the final in excellent form.He is the sixth-highest run-scorer of the season with 600 runs at an average of 50.00 and a strike rate of 164.38. His campaign includes one century, four half-centuries and a highest score of 105 not out.Those numbers have played a crucial role in helping RCB reach another IPL final.Also read: Which player has won the most Orange Caps in IPL History? Check full winners listCan Virat Kohli break the playoff fifty drought in the final?The final against Gujarat Titans now presents Kohli with an opportunity to change the narrative around his playoff record.With 600 runs already this season and another title on the line, the RCB star will once again carry the hopes of his team. Whether he can convert that form into a long-awaited playoff fifty remains one of the biggest talking points heading into the final.(With ANI inputs)