Kohli Hits 9th IPL Century, Breaks T20 Run Record vs KKR
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Virat Kohli’s bat spoke volumes in Raipur on May 14, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026’s 57th fixture. The chase master delivered an unbeaten 105, shattering multiple records in the process.
Facing 60 balls, Kohli attacked with a 175 strike rate, collecting 11 fours and 3 sixes. The 92-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal off 59 balls steadied RCB after early jolts. Marking his ninth IPL ton and second versus KKR, he matched Jos Buttler’s record for most against a single side.
In chases, this third IPL hundred ties him with Buttler at the summit. T20’s third-most prolific centurion now with 10 tons. Historic: 14,000 T20 runs in record 409 innings, bettering Chris Gayle’s 423.
His 21st IPL Player of the Match award levels him with Rohit Sharma. Kohli’s innings wasn’t just about numbers; it was a statement of intent, blending finesse and fury to power RCB’s victory march.
