Virat Kohli Equals Records with Epic 105 vs KKR in IPL

Raipur roared as Virat Kohli turned the 57th IPL 2026 game into his personal record-breaking spectacle. Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets, with Kohli's unbeaten century proving decisive in the chase. Blasting 105 off 60 deliveries at a blistering 175 strike rate, Kohli smashed 11 boundaries and 3 maximums. His 92-run stand with Devdutt Padikkal in 59 balls was the cornerstone of RCB's triumph. This ninth IPL hundred, second against KKR, draws him level with Jos Buttler for most centuries against one opponent. Kohli's third chase century in IPL places him joint-top with Buttler. His 10th T20 ton catapults him to third overall in the format. Milestone alert: 14,000 T20 runs in 409 innings, eclipsing Chris Gayle's 423-innings record. Crowned Player of the Match for the 21st time in IPL—matching Rohit Sharma—Kohli's performance cements his legacy. From setting the platform to finishing unbeaten, he embodied perfection, giving RCB a vital boost in the points table.