In the IPL 2026 match held at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Virat Kohli played a crucial role in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) by scoring 59 runs off 32 balls. Commentators Dale Steyn and Ian Bishop praised Kohli's cricketing genius and ability to read the game, emphasizing his evolution as a T20 batter even at 37 years old. Devdutt Padikkal also made a significant contribution with 55 runs off 27 balls, forming a vital partnership of 115 runs for the second wicket with Kohli. Kohli's current strike rate of 163.18 reflects his adaptability in a high-tempo game. After the match, Kohli expressed confidence in RCB's performance and hinted at their hopes for further success in the season, stating, 'Special place to play cricket and hopefully we'll be able to come back and play here again later in the season.' This victory marks another step in RCB's journey after winning their first title last year.