Yesterday, RCB defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by six wickets at the Raipur venue. Defending champions was rather a statement. In this match of RCB vs KKR, Kohli successfully bounced back despite consecutive ducks with an unmatched 105 runs by the end of the match.

To bring it an overview, RCB at present leads at the top in the tournament standings. In this regard, with 16 points, this is RCB’s first victory of the year. Kohli’s mighty execution wiped out KKR’s bowling lineup.

Kohli’s Ton Saga

Given the stadium’s two paced nature, Patidar made a wise decision in choosing to bat first. As KKR began the innings, Raghuvanshi produced 71 runs. However, Kumar, a seasoned player, employed a no ball strategy. Further, getting the KKR opponents evicted. Meanwhile, a crippling stage with the help of the lateral movement of Finn Allen.

The moment the chase started, it was electric. Kohli’s first boundary came with a fist pump that had been a release from the pressure after a lean patch. He immediately found the rhythm as he got Arora for four runs in an over. RCB had taken 66 runs, giving them a 66 run dominance.

The Kohli and Padikkal Duo

All in all, Kohli and Padikkal’s collaboration delivered a 92 run mark. Indeed, Kohli was right on point with the shots, while Padikkal (39 off 27) played the solid role. Varun’s CV was not fit for the match. Because of that, KKR lacked a competitive edge in the middle of the innings.

Line players Roy and Green were unable to shut down the offensive and allowed 43 runs in their 10.0 innings. In line, Kohli then attacked and despatched Anukul over extra cover for a six.

Death Over Mastery and Tactical Execution

Phase	KKR Performance	RCB Performance	Run Rate (KKR/RCB)
Powerplay	56/2	66/1	9.33 / 11.00
Middle Overs	85/1	79/1	9.44 / 8.77
Death Overs	41/1	48/2	10.20 / 11.52

KKR indeed encountered a tough time during the last five overs. Further, only succeeded in managing a score of 51 runs. Kumar and Hazlewood came up with the notion of hurling a wide yorker at the batter’s head. As a result, Singh was then forced to maintain the ball on the hard run too. 

Meanwhile, the Bengaluru squad had a clear objective heading into the last few overs. Then, Kohli nailed the matchup with his 9th century, struck with just 58 balls. Moreover, he increased his total by 14,000 T20 runs in the shortest amount of time.

2026 Points Table Standings

This plays a seismic impact for the playoff race. RCB is now locked up in the final four, but KKR is waiting on a knife’s edge.

Pos	Team	Matches	Won	Points	NRR	Recent Form
1	RCB	12	8	16	+1.053	W, W, L, L, W
8	KKR	11	4	9	-0.198	L, W, L, L, L

The Last Ball

The RCB squad is heading to Dharamsala vs PBKS as a champion team. KKR, conversely, is coming back home to face Gujarat Titans in an epic match. The “Raipur Sweep” has given a home playoff match to the Bengaluru franchise. For now, RSB’s form is on the strongest side to head to the playoffs. Track the latest thrilling cricket news every day on our Cricmatch page!

Fans Also Ask

• What is the total count for centuries hit by Virat Kohli?

Kohli has recorded a tremendous nine centuries in this league. His most recent ton mark arrived vs KKR.

• Can RCB qualify for the 2026 IPL playoffs?

At present, RCB’s Net Run Rate is +1.053, which likewise puts them in the qualified pile, paired with 16 points.

• Who won the RCB vs KKR match 57 of 2026?

It was the RCB who won the match by 6 wickets with 5 balls remaining. For Kohli’s spectacular performances, he got the Player of the Match.

• Virat Kohli’s total T20 runs record?

Kohli has registered a record as the quickest player to hit 14,000 runs in T20 vs KKR.

• Who is the bowler who was not in the match?

Varun CV was ruled out at Raipur due to last minute injury. KKR faced the void created by his absence. Certainly due to lack of a specialist “mystery” spinner to keep Kohli at the centre during mid innings.