Virat Kohli's Century Leads RCB to Victory Over KKR in IPL 2026
IPL 2026: Kohli's 105* guides RCB to 6-wicket win over KKR in Raipur
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In a thrilling IPL 2026 match in Raipur, Virat Kohli's unbeaten 105 off 60 balls propelled the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Kohli's performance, alongside Devdutt Padikkal's 39, helped RCB chase down a target of 193 with five balls to spare.
- 01Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 105 runs, marking his ninth IPL century.
- 02RCB chased down a target of 193, winning by six wickets.
- 03Devdutt Padikkal contributed 39 runs to the total.
- 04Kartik Tyagi was the standout bowler for KKR, taking 3 wickets for 32 runs.
- 05With this win, RCB climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 points table.
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In the IPL 2026 match held at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, Virat Kohli (captain of RCB) delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 105 runs off 60 balls. His century, which included 11 fours and 3 sixes, was pivotal in RCB's successful chase of 193 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). RCB's innings began slowly, but Kohli quickly found his rhythm, reaching his half-century in just 32 balls. Alongside Devdutt Padikkal, who scored 39 runs, Kohli built a strong partnership that led RCB to a comfortable victory with five balls remaining. Kartik Tyagi was the best bowler for KKR, claiming 3 wickets for 32 runs. This win allowed RCB to secure the top position in the IPL 2026 points table with 16 points from 12 matches.
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This victory boosts RCB's confidence and strengthens their position in the tournament, potentially influencing their strategy in upcoming matches.
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