In a pivotal match for the IPL 2026 playoffs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) triumphed over Kolkata Knight Riders by 6 wickets in Raipur. Virat Kohli's outstanding performance included an unbeaten 105 runs off 60 balls, marking his 9th IPL century and helping RCB chase down a target of 193 runs with 5 balls to spare. This victory places RCB at the top of the points table with 16 points from 12 matches. Despite RCB's strong position, the Gujarat Titans lead the playoff race with a 94.8% chance of qualification, followed closely by RCB at 92.6%. Other teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings also have decent chances, while Kolkata Knight Riders' hopes are dwindling at just 1.8%. Kohli's achievement is historic as he becomes the first Indian to score 14,000 runs in T20 cricket, achieving this milestone faster than any other player in 409 innings.