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.