Virat Kohli made a brilliant comeback after back-to-back ducks, and perhaps what made it even more special was that it came in a chase, Kohli has made his own legacy in world cricket. The RCB superstar responded in Virat Kohli-like fashion, scoring his ninth IPL century to guide Royal Challengers Bangalore to a monumental chase of 193 against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur.But it wasn’t just another century. It was a historic night where Kohli broke several major records in T20 and IPL.
Virat Kohli’s record breaking night vs KKR
- Became the fastest player in the history of cricket to complete 14000 T20 runs, surpassing Chris Gayle’s record of 423 innings.
- Became the first Indian batsman to complete 14,000 T20 runs, comfortably ahead of Rohit Sharma.
- Registered his 10th T20 century, becoming the first Indian to achieve the milestone.
- Became the most capped player in IPL history, overtaking MS Dhoni with his 279th IPL appearance.
- extended his own record for
Most Centuries in IPL Its number reached nine hundred. - Equal to Jos Buttler for most centuries in IPL in chases with three.
Despite the avalanche of milestones, Kohli remained calm and grounded while talking about the achievements after the match.“Well, I just love batting, even after all that. That’s my basic feeling,” Kohli said. “What an honor to still be playing at this level and competing against the best teams in the world. Cricket is something I truly love. Every time I step on the field, I give my heart and soul because one day it will all be over, and I want to make the most of every moment,” Kohli said during the post-match presentation. He added that stressful situations continue to motivate him instead of scaring him.“I enjoy challenging myself in tough situations. I look forward to moments where there is pressure and heat because that’s when you test yourself and say, just go for it,” Kohli added. The century gave RCB a crucial six-wicket win that cemented the top position in the IPL 2026 points table.Earlier in the evening, KKR had posted a competitive 192/4 after being put into bat, largely thanks to Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s brilliant 46-ball 71. After a cautious start, the youngster opened the innings brilliantly and provided Kolkata with a strong platform.However, after Kohli’s departure, the chase quickly turned into another chapter of his greatness. Coming under a lot of scrutiny after consecutive ducks, Kohli silenced all doubters with a sensational unbeaten 106 off just 60 balls. Blending aggression with trademark control, he guided RCB home with five balls to spare.
