IPL 2026: Virat Kohli reveals why the celebration wasn't a 'big one' after scoring 100 in RCB vs KKR game
Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 105 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. Chasing 193 in Raipur, RCB won with five balls left as Kohli bounced back from two successive ducks. He called “pressure a privilege” after the match, while captain Rajat Patidar praised the team’s collective effort as RCB moved top of the table.
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli returned to form in style with an unbeaten 105 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in IPL 2026 on Wednesday. Chasing 193 in Raipur, RCB got home with five balls to spare, thanks mainly to Kohli’s calm and controlled knock after a rough patch that included two straight ducks. The former RCB captain kept his celebration quiet after reaching his century, saying the team’s situation in the points table mattered more than personal milestones.
Kohli explained that pressure motivates him and helps him improve. “The celebration wasn't a big one because we know the importance of points. There's a reason why people say pressure is a privilege.
Good pressure always makes you improve your game,” Kohli said after winning the Player of the Match award. He added, “My positions at the crease, not trying anything extravagant, find the gaps, staying in the present, I was able to back my game, risk-free cricket. ” Kohli hit 11 fours and three sixes in his 60-ball innings while Devdutt Padikkal chipped in with 39.
Earlier, KKR had posted 192/4 with useful contributions from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green. Kartik Tyagi impressed with the ball for KKR, taking 3/32. 131085025 The win pushed RCB to the top of the IPL table with 16 points from 12 matches.