Virat Kohli's 9th IPL Century Boosts RCB, Puts KKR's Playoff Hopes in Jeopardy
KKR Playoff Qualification Scenario: How Kohli's 9th Ton Impacts The IPL 2026 Points Table
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Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 105 runs, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a victory over Kolkata Knight Riders by five balls. This win solidified RCB's position at the top of the IPL 2026 points table, while KKR's chances of playoff qualification now hinge on winning their remaining matches and favorable results from other teams.
- 01Virat Kohli scored 105 runs off 60 balls, marking his 9th IPL century.
- 02RCB is now at the top of the IPL 2026 points table with 16 points.
- 03KKR remains eighth with only 9 points and needs to win all remaining matches.
- 04KKR's Net Run Rate is currently -0.169, complicating their playoff chances.
- 05Multiple teams above KKR must lose for them to have a chance at qualification.
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In a crucial IPL 2026 match on May 13, Virat Kohli led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) with an impressive 105 runs off 60 balls. This performance marked Kohli's ninth IPL century, further extending his record for the most centuries in the tournament's history. RCB's win allowed them to climb to the top of the points table with 16 points after 12 matches, while KKR's playoff hopes were severely dented, leaving them in eighth place with only 9 points from 11 games. KKR had initially set a competitive score of 192/4, thanks to Angkrish Raghuvanshi's 71 runs and Rinku Singh's 49 runs. However, Kohli's stellar innings, coupled with a 92-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal, ensured RCB chased down the target with five balls to spare. For KKR to qualify for the playoffs, they must win their remaining three matches and rely on other teams to falter, as they can only reach a maximum of 15 points. With their current Net Run Rate at -0.169, KKR faces a daunting task ahead.
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KKR's playoff chances are slim, requiring them to win convincingly and rely on other teams losing, affecting fans and stakeholders' hopes for the season.
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