Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) produced a clinical batting performance to beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) With six wickets in the 57th over Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. Chasing the elusive target of 193, RCB cruised to a breathtaking unbeaten century. Virat Kohli Sealing the win with five balls to spare and cementing their position in the points table.
After electing to bowl first, RCB got out with the ball as KKR posted a staggering 192/4 in 20 overs. However, Kohli’s masterclass in the chase swung the momentum completely in Bengaluru’s favor as the veteran batsman silenced the critics with one of the best IPL knocks in recent seasons.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh shine for KKR
KKR started aggressively despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Find Allen He gave the side early momentum with a quickfire 18 off just eight deliveries, smashing three boundaries and a six before departing. Captain Ajinkya Rahane also looked positive during his 19-run cameo which included three fours and a six.
The shot was then brilliantly steadied by the youngsters Angkrish Raghuvanshicontinued his impressive IPL 2026 campaign with a smooth 71 off 46 balls. The stylish right-hander mixed elegance with aggression, hitting seven fours and three sixes while keeping the scoreboard moving throughout the middle overs.
Cameron Green chipped in with a valuable 32 off 24 balls, but Rinku Singh’s late strike took KKR closer to the 200-run mark. The left-hander remained unbeaten on 49 off 29 deliveries, hitting three fours and two sixes in a superb finishing effort.
The bowling effort for RCB was decent without exception. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood and every goalkeeper took it Rasikh Dar Salam also contributed with a scalp. Jacob Duffy and Krunal Pandya struggled to stem the flow of runs on a stroke-friendly surface.
Virat Kohli produces a vintage masterclass
RCB’s chase started positively but not explosively. Jacob Bethell He played a short attacking innings of 15 before falling early, pulling Kohli firmly into the limelight. The former RCB skipper looked in complete control from the start and gradually turned the chase into a one-man exhibition.
Kohli paced his batting to perfection, regularly spinning shots before unleashing his trademark drives and lofted shots against both pace and spin. found good support from Devdutt PadikkalA smooth scorer of 39 off 27 balls with 7 boundaries.
Even after Padikkal’s dismissal and Rajat PatidarKohli remained calm and composed. The star batter, studded with 11 fours and three sixes, produced a magnificent unbeaten 105 off just 60 deliveries. When he guided RCB home in the 20th over, it was a knock full of authority, timing and immense conviction. Jitesh Sharma Tim David’s short stay did little to disrupt Bengaluru’s momentum, while he added the finishing touches with a quick cameo.
Among the KKR bowlers, Karthik Tyagi emerged as an outstanding performer. The paceman took three wickets for 32 runs in his 4 over spell and consistently troubled the RCB middle order with his changes of pace. Veteran spinner Sunil Narine also took the wicket and maintained control during the medium overs. But the rest of the bowling attack struggled to contain Kohli’s relentless onslaught Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Royand Green proved costly on the night.
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Here’s how the fans reacted:
𝗔 𝗨 𝗥 𝗔 of the 9️⃣ century King in Red, Blue and Gold. 🤌✨❤️ pic.twitter.com/KbZlnBO0S4
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 13, 2026
Brilliant work by Chase Master @imVkohli ♠️ @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/jkjxSSSTr9
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 13, 2026
Great players always find a way to respond 👏 @imVkohli The hundreds of bounce backs were special to watch. You played well brother 💯🙌 pic.twitter.com/HZkXkOVxTb
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) May 13, 2026
A magnificent 100 by Virat Kohli in a pressure chase against KKR. Time and again he reminds us why he remains one of the best ambassadors of the game. Class, composure and unmatched consistency. @imVkohli @BCCI @IPL pic.twitter.com/sDBUQHlMLw
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) May 13, 2026
A classy master class follow up from Virat Kohli 💯
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 13, 2026
IPL gyaan: GREATEST PUSHING MASTER OF ALL TIME: Vintage @imVkohli At 37, he plays with more gusto than half his age. That flick over mid-wicket and a straight six: CLASSIC Virat! 👍👍⭐️
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) May 13, 2026
Death, taxes and Virat Kohli playing a match winning one run chase. The three certainties of life. #RCBvKKR pic.twitter.com/9BGRVHH5f4
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) May 13, 2026
And that’s why he scored the first run… He already had two zeros in his pocket and a plan to combine them .. 😆 – 💯 The six and wrist flick against Anukul was a complete show… And we’re not complaining. What a legend this man is @imVkohli boss…
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) May 13, 2026
HUNDRED VIRAT KOHLI. 🥶
– The Chase master has delivered once again, he is simply the greatest the game will ever see. Unreal advantage! pic.twitter.com/mSlwKKS7c8
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 13, 2026
Nobody celebrates like cricket @imVkohli .
No one feels wins like RCB fans ❤️😭🔥
Tonight belongs to the King 👑🏆#ViratKohli #RCB #AnanyaBirla #KingKohli #RCBWin pic.twitter.com/ZDg3zlTLwg— Ananya Birla ✨️ (@AnanyaBirlaX) May 13, 2026
🚨 KING KOHLI HAS CREATED HISTORY 🚨
– Virat Kohli becomes the first Asian to complete 14,000 runs in T20 Cricket. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/6KTpQIHhJl
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 13, 2026
What a century this was from Virat Kohli 💀🔥
People began to underestimate him just because of two back-to-back ducks 🥶
But the KING gives the harshest answer exactly then 💥🔥He has been doing this for a very long time, facing criticism, doubt and pressure, and then… pic.twitter.com/9oGNrfv0zq
— FailedCricketer (@FailedCricket) May 13, 2026
This picture sums up the greatness of Virat Kohli perfectly.
He played only 6 points, 19 singles and 7 doubles in the 39 balls he faced. Peak Kohli template. Constant batting rotation, minimal risk and relentless pressure on the bowlers. He can hit better boundaries than most but still chooses to bat… pic.twitter.com/pYs3RTKBs6— Kohlistic🔥 (@Kohlistic18) May 13, 2026
A proper lesson for every youngster watching Virat Kohli bat tonight. Just find out how he builds the shots from start to finish.
The way he uses power plays, keeps swinging shots with constant singles and doubles, and still looks deep into shots – it’s… https://t.co/lBGFVGsWF2
— The PitchTalks (@ThePitchTalks) May 13, 2026
Watching Virat Kohli’s century in the chase pic.twitter.com/lnUAzhI7gm
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 13, 2026
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