In a pivotal IPL 2026 match, Virat Kohli (37 years old) led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a six-wicket victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Raipur, scoring an unbeaten 105 runs off 60 balls. This performance marks Kohli's ninth IPL century, helping RCB secure their eighth win in 12 matches, placing them at the top of the table on net run-rate. The team is now close to playoff qualification, typically needing 16 points to guarantee a spot. In contrast, KKR's chances of advancing are slim, as they can only achieve a maximum of 15 points after suffering their sixth defeat in 11 matches. The playoffs will feature the top four teams, with the final set for May 31 in Ahmedabad. Kohli's innings included 11 fours and three sixes, and he formed a crucial partnership of 92 runs with Devdutt Padikkal, who contributed 39 runs. Earlier, KKR posted a total of 192-4, led by Angkrish Raghuvanshi's 71 runs.