RCB vs KKR Highlights: Virat Kohli's 9th IPL century takes Royal Challengers Bengaluru to top of the points table

Virat Kohli wins his record-equalling 21st Player of the Match award for his unbeaten century today.

"The celebration wasn't a big one because we know the importance of points. There's a reason why people say pressure is a privilege. Good pressure always makes you improve your game. you go a level up, you keep improving your game. I was nervous, I just wanted to get off the mark. My positions at the crease, not trying anything extravagant, find the gaps, staying in the present, I was able to back my game, risk-free cricket. All these factors were very pleasing for me."

With 8 wins in 12 games, RCB regain the top spot in the IPL 2026 points table and are on the verge of early playoff qualification.

Meanwhile, KKR remain 8th in the table with 9 points in 11 matches. KKR now need to win their remaining 3 games and also depend on the other results to secure a playoff spot in IPL 2026.

No late drama in the last over as Jitesh Sharma fsmashes Saurabh Dubey for a four on the first ball. KKR's 4-match winning streak is broken, and now they are on the verge of elimination from the playoff race.

Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 105 off 60 balls. Kartik Tyagi took 3 wickets for 32, but didn't get any help from his teammates.

KKR - 192/4 in 20 overs

RCB - 194/4 in 19.1 overs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru win by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)

Virat Kohli records his first century of the season and the 9th in IPL history. He takes only 58 balls to reach the 100-run mark and follows it with a stunning four off Vaibhav Arora.

Virat Kohli - 105 off 60 balls

Jitesh Sharma - 4 off 4 balls

RCB - 190/4 in 19 overs

Bengaluru need 3 runs off 6 balls to win the game.

Manish Pandey, one of the best Indian fielders in the league, pulls off a stunning one-handed catch at point to dismiss Tim David. Kartik Tyagi with his 3rd wicket today. Probably the best catch of the season.

Meanwhile, Kohli remains unbeaten on 99.

Tim scored 2 runs off 3 balls.

RCB - 180/4 in 17.5 balls

Bengaluru need 13 runs in 13 balls to win the game

Virat Kohli smashes Anukul Roy for a six and a four in the 17th over to crush KKR's hopes for a late comeback. He also enters in his 90s and is chasing his first century of the season today.

Virat Kohli - 92 offf 54 balls

Tim David - 1 off 1 ball

RCB - 172/3 in 17 overs

Bengaluru need 21 runs in 18 balls to win the game

Rajat Patidar smashes Sunil Narine for a huge six over the mid wicket, but throws away his wicket as he attempts another big shot. Ajinkya Rahane takes a good rebound catch inside the 30-yard circle.

Patidar scored 11 off 8 balls. Tim David comes in at No. 5.

RCB - 157/3 in 16 overs

Rajat Patidar smashes Sunil Narine for a huge six over the mid wicket, but throws away his wicket as he attempts another big shot. Ajinkya Rahane takes a good rebound catch inside the 30-yard circle.

Patidar scored 11 off 8 balls. Tim David comes in at No. 5.

RCB - 157/3 in 16 overs

Virat Kohli smashes two fours off Vaibhav Arora to keep RCB ahead in the game. KKR need one big over to take the game to the wire.

Virat Kohli - 74 off 46 balls

Rajat Patidar - 4 off 5 balls

RCB - 145/2 in 15 overs

Bengaluru need 48 runs in 30 balls to win the game

Kartik Tyagi returns for his second spell and removes Devdutt Padikkal, breaking the 92-run stand for the second wicket. Ajinkya Rahane with a good catch at mid-on.

Padikkal scored 39 runs off 27 balls. Captain Rajat Patidar comes in at No. 4.

RCB - 131/2 in 13.3 overs

Bengaluru need 62 runs in 39 balls to win the game

Virat Kohli becomes the first player to complete 6,000 runs in IPL as an opener. A big feat for the RCB opener as he eyes his first century of the season today.

Virat Kohli - 64 off 40 balls

Devdutt Padikkal - 39 off 26 balls

RCB - 129/1 in 13 overs

Bengaluru need 64 runs in 42 balls to win the game

Both Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal find a four each off Anukul Roy in the 11th over. A big 13-run over gives RCB an edge in the tough chase.

Virat Kohli - 57 off 35 balls

Devdutt Padikkal - 31 off 19 balls

RCB - 114/1 in 11 overs

Bengaluru need 79 runs in 54 balls to win the game

Virat Kohli completes his FIFTY in just 32 balls today as he takes on Cameron Green with a stunning four and three doubles in the 10th over. It's Kohli's 67th IPL fifty.

Virat Kohli - 51 off 32 balls

Devdutt Padikkal - 25 off 16 balls

RCB - 101/1 in 10 overs

Bengaluru need 92 runs in 60 balls to win the game

Virat Kohli becomes the first player from RCB to reach 400 runs this season. He also marks 400-plus IPL runs for the record 12 times.

Dropped chance followed by a SIX 👊

🎥 Virat Kohli serves an effortless maximum🔥

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