In a rain-delayed match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 standings by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 6 wickets. KKR set a challenging target of 192 runs, with Angkrish Raghuvanshi scoring a notable 71 runs before being run out on the last ball of their innings. Rinku Singh also contributed with an unbeaten 49 runs. RCB's chase was spearheaded by Virat Kohli, who returned to form with a spectacular 105 runs off just 60 balls, leading his team to victory with 5 balls to spare. Kohli's performance was crucial, especially after his recent struggles, and he reached his 9th IPL century during the innings. RCB's successful chase solidifies their position at the top of the table, showcasing their strong batting lineup.