Kamal Ghorui
Virat Kohli produced a stunning comeback after back-to-back ducks, and perhaps what made it even more special was that it came in a chase, something Kohli has built his legacy around in world cricket. The RCB superstar responded in the most Virat Kohli fashion possible, smashing his ninth IPL century to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a memorable chase of 193 against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur.But it was not just another century. It was a historic night where Kohli shattered multiple major T20 and IPL records.
Virat Kohli’s Record-Breaking Night vs KKR
- Became the fastest player in cricket history to reach 14,000 T20 runs, overtaking Chris Gayle’s record of 423 innings.
- Became the first Indian batter 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, surpassing MS Dhoni with his 279th IPL appearance.
- Extended his own record for the
most IPL centuries , bringing his tally to nine hundreds. - Equalled Jos Buttler for the most IPL centuries in successful run chases, with three.
Despite the avalanche of milestones, Kohli remained calm and grounded while speaking about the achievements after the match.“Well, I just love batting, even after all this. That’s my core feeling,” Kohli said. “What an honour it is to still play at this level and compete against the very best in the world. Cricket is something I truly love. I give my heart and soul every time I step onto the field because one day it will all end, and I want to make the most of every moment,” Kohli said during post match presentation. He further added that pressure situations continue to motivate him rather than intimidate him.“I enjoy challenging myself in difficult situations. I look forward to moments where there’s pressure and heat because that’s when you test yourself and say, just go for it,” Kohli added. The century also powered RCB to a crucial six-wicket win that strengthened their position at the top of the IPL 2026 points table.Earlier in the evening, KKR had posted a competitive 192/4 after being put into bat, thanks largely to a superb 71 off 46 balls from Angkrish Raghuvanshi. The youngster anchored the innings brilliantly after a cautious start and gave Kolkata a strong platform.However, once Kohli got going, the chase quickly turned into another chapter of his greatness. Walking in under immense scrutiny after consecutive ducks, Kohli silenced every doubt with a sensational unbeaten 106 off just 60 deliveries. Mixing aggression with trademark control, he guided RCB home with five balls to spare.
