New Delhi: Virat Kohli Royal Challengers Bangalore returned to form with an unbeaten 105 as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets. IPL 2026 on Wednesday. Chasing 193 in Raipur, RCB cruised home with five balls to spare, thanks mainly to Kohli’s calm and controlled innings after a rough patch that included two straight ducks.
The former RCB captain kept his celebrations quiet after reaching his century, saying that the team’s position in the points table is more important than personal milestones. Kohli explained that the pressure motivates him and helps him improve.After winning the Player of the Match award, Kohli said, “The celebration was not a big one because we know the importance of points. There is a reason why people call pressure an honour.“My positions at the crease, not trying to do anything extravagant, looking for space, staying in the present, I was able to support my game, risk-free cricket,” he added.Kohli hit 11 fours and three sixes in his 60-ball innings while Devdutt Padikal scored 39 runs. Earlier, KKR posted 192/4 with a useful contribution from Angkarsh Raghuvanshi and Cameron Greene. Karthik Tyagi impressed with the ball for KKR, taking 3/32.The win pushed RCB to the top of the IPL table with 16 points from 12 matches. Captain Rajat Patidar Appreciated the team’s all-round efforts and said that the team is focusing on one game at a time.“It feels great. Everyone has stepped up and done their part for the team,” Patidar said. Praising Kohli, he added, “I have no words but he is used to doing great things.”
