RCB vs KKR, IPL 2026, 13th May : Virat Kohli’s Stunning Century Powers Bengaluru Past Kolkata at Raipur !

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders Post a Strong 192/4

KKR delivered a solid batting performance after being losing the toss .

Finn Allen gave Kolkata explosive early momentum with a quick 18 off just 8 balls, while captain Ajinkya Rahane added 19 with aggressive intent.

The star of the innings was young Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who played a superb knock of 71 from 46 deliveries. His innings featured elegant strokeplay mixed with powerful hitting, keeping the scoreboard moving throughout.

Cameron Green contributed a valuable 32, while Rinku Singh provided the late fireworks with an unbeaten 49 off 29 balls to push KKR close to the 200-run mark.

Kolkata Knight Riders: 192/4 in 20 overs

Top Performers – KKR
Angkrish Raghuvanshi – 71 (46)
Rinku Singh – 49* (29)
Cameron Green – 32 (24)
Best RCB Bowlers
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 1/34
Josh Hazlewood: 1/35
Rasikh Salam: 1/35
Virat Kohli’s Masterclass in the Chase

RCB’s chase started positively before Jacob Bethell departed for 15.

Then came the Kohli show.

The former RCB captain delivered one of the finest knocks of IPL 2026, remaining unbeaten on 105 off 60 balls, striking 11 fours and 3 sixes in a chase built on timing, control, and calculated aggression.

Devdutt Padikkal played the perfect supporting role with a fluent 39 off 27 balls, helping build a match-winning partnership.

Rajat Patidar chipped in with 11, while Jitesh Sharma remained unbeaten at the finish as Bengaluru crossed the target with five balls to spare.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 194/4 in 19.1 overs

Top Performers – RCB
Virat Kohli – 105* (60)
Devdutt Padikkal – 39 (27)
Jacob Bethell – 15 (12)
Bowling Highlights – KKR

Kartik Tyagi fought hard for Kolkata and kept them in the contest.

Kartik Tyagi: 3/32
Sunil Narine: 1/31

But KKR’s bowling unit struggled with discipline, conceding 10 wides and 14 extras, which proved costly in a tight chase.

Turning Point of the Match

The biggest turning point was the Kohli–Padikkal partnership.

After the first wicket fell early, the duo stabilized the innings and then shifted gears at exactly the right moment.

Kohli’s acceleration in the death overs completely removed pressure from RCB.

Player of the Match

Virat Kohli (RCB)

105 off 60 balls | 11 fours | 3 sixes*

A flawless chase masterclass under pressure.

Match Summary

Kolkata Knight Riders: 192/4 (20 overs)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 194/4 (19.1 overs)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets

Final Verdict

This was classic Virat Kohli.

While KKR posted a strong total with impressive contributions from Raghuvanshi and Rinku, they had no answer to Kohli’s brilliance.

When chasing pressure meets Kohli’s experience, the result often feels inevitable.

Raipur witnessed another unforgettable IPL century from one of the game’s greatest chasers.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For video lonk https://youtu.be/yBKg_77hWBM</p><p><br></p>