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Aaron Finch: The IPL Nomad vs Virat Kohli: The One-Team Legend

Explore the contrasting IPL careers of Aaron Finch and Virat Kohli. From Finch’s 9 teams to Kohli’s steadfast RCB journey, discover their IPL team changes.

In IPL, many players change teams every year and some players are still associated with the same team. Among these, if there are two names, one of them has retired from international cricket and the other player has given tough competition to bowlers in world cricket with his brilliant batting. These two players are Aaron Finch and Virat Kohli. While Virat is still playing cricket, Finch has retired from the game. 

Aaron Finch

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Aaron Finch has played for 9 teams in his entire IPL career, in which he has scored 2091 runs in 92 matches with a strike rate of 128.20, in which his best score is 88 runs not out.

  • Rajasthan Royals (2010): Started IPL journey with RR, known for grooming young talent.
  • Delhi Daredevils (2011-12): Moved to Delhi for a fresh challenge in a dynamic squad.
  • Pune Warriors (2013):  Played for Pune Warriors before the franchise folded.
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad (2014): joined SRH, a team with a strong bowling unit.
  • Mumbai Indians (2015): Played two seasons with MI, one of the most successful IPL teams.
  • Gujarat Lions (2016-17): Represented Gujarat Lions during their temporary IPL stint.
  • Kings XI Punjab (2018): is part of KXIP (now Punjab Kings) with a power-packed batting lineup.
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore (2020): Joined RCB, a team with a passionate fanbase.
  • Kolkata Knight Riders (2022): Currently playing for KKR, a multiple-time IPL champion.

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Virat Kohli

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After making his IPL debut with Royal Challenegrs Bangalore in 2008, Virat Kohli is still playing with them till 2025. Virat has scored 8004 runs in 252 matches with a strike rate of 131.97, which includes 55 half centuries and 8 centuries. 

Virat Kohli, the former Indian captain, left the IPL team in 2021, citing workload management, despite having captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru from 2013 to 2021.

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