In a thrilling match in Raipur, Virat Kohli's remarkable innings of 105 not out off 60 balls led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). After a challenging start, Kohli's performance marked his ninth IPL century, demonstrating his return to form following two consecutive ducks. RCB successfully chased down KKR's total of 192 runs, with key contributions from Devdutt Padikkal, who scored 39 runs. KKR's Raghuvanshi top-scored for his team with 71 runs, but their batting faltered in the death overs, managing only 39 runs in the final four overs. RCB's bowlers, particularly Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, showcased discipline and skill, limiting KKR's scoring opportunities. This victory places RCB at the top of the IPL 2026 table, highlighting their strong performance and Kohli's pivotal role in the match.