{"id":9607,"date":"2026-05-14T02:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T02:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/kohli-seals-record-ninth-ipl-ton-as-rcb-thrash-kkr-by-6-wickets"},"modified":"2026-05-14T02:00:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T02:00:12","slug":"kohli-seals-record-ninth-ipl-ton-as-rcb-thrash-kkr-by-6-wickets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/kohli-seals-record-ninth-ipl-ton-as-rcb-thrash-kkr-by-6-wickets","title":{"rendered":"Kohli Seals Record Ninth IPL Ton as RCB Thrash KKR by 6 Wickets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Virat Kohli delivered a stunning return to form with a record-making ninth IPL century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru surged back to the summit of the points table, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets on Wednesday. The chase was never out of reach once Kohli settled in, and his unbeaten 105 off 60 balls underlined why Bengaluru trusted him to steer the run chase.<\/p>\n<h2>Kohli\u2019s unbeaten century powers Bengaluru<\/h2>\n<p>Kohli\u2019s innings began with a sense of intent rather than immediate fireworks. After taking a single in the opening over, he finally found his rhythm and quickly stamped his authority on the match. It was his first run in three league games, but the wait did not show\u2014he moved through the innings with calm assurance and delivered a knock that looked built for the biggest moments.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kohli finished unbeaten on 105 runs from 60 deliveries.<\/li>\n<li>He struck 11 fours and three sixes during his innings.<\/li>\n<li>His century was his first since the 2023 IPL season.<\/li>\n<li>It marked his ninth overall IPL hundred.<\/li>\n<li>With this knock, he moved past MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma for the most IPL matches played (279).<\/li>\n<li>He also became the first Indian to reach 14,000 T20 runs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Chase details: RCB knock down KKR\u2019s target<\/h2>\n<p>RCB completed the job by reaching 194\/4 in 19.1 overs, chasing KKR\u2019s 192\/4. Kohli\u2019s ability to stay composed throughout the innings played a key role, especially in a chase where every phase demanded intent. The skipper\u2019s unbeaten control ensured Bengaluru could keep the pressure on while still maintaining the required tempo to finish quickly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>RCB\u2019s chase: 194\/4 in 19.1 overs.<\/li>\n<li>KKR\u2019s score: 192\/4.<\/li>\n<li>The result: Bengaluru won by six wickets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Post-match words: mindset, pressure and joy<\/h2>\n<p>After the win, Kohli explained that the celebration did not take centre stage, because points mattered most. He also touched on the personal drive behind his preparation, admitting that scoring runs\u2014or not doing so\u2014stays at the forefront of his thoughts.<\/p>\n<p>On the emotional side of the innings, Kohli said the celebration was restrained due to the importance of securing points and that contributing consistently to the team is a conscious effort. He also noted how failing to score grips him, particularly because his aim is to reach his best version. He added that while a century is special, the priority remains finishing the game.<\/p>\n<p>When discussing pressure, Kohli reflected on the idea that pressure can be a privilege\u2014something that keeps a player grounded. He said good pressure helps improve, and that nerves were present early on as he simply wanted to get off the mark. He also described how failures play a vital role, pushing him back toward the level that previously brought him success.<\/p>\n<h3>On breaking records and staying hungry<\/h3>\n<p>Asked about milestones and record-breaking feats, Kohli emphasised that his love for batting is the core motivation, even after so many years. He called it an honour to compete at the highest level and against the very best, saying he gives his heart and soul because it will not last forever. He also expressed excitement about pressure situations\u2014when the game feels like it brings a bit of heat\u2014and how he uses that moment to challenge himself to go for it.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Kohli spoke about what sport teaches beyond cricket\u2014how it builds character\u2014and reiterated that the joy of striking the ball cleanly remains unchanged. He credited that enjoyment to God\u2019s grace and expressed gratitude for the journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virat Kohli delivered a stunning return to form with a record-making ninth IPL century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru surged back to the summit of the&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":9606,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"RCB vs KKR: Kohli\u2019s Record Ninth IPL Ton, 6-Wicket Win","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Virat Kohli\u2019s record ninth IPL century helped RCB beat KKR by 6 wickets, returning Bengaluru to the top and reigniting their title push.","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9607","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ipl"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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