India, March 29 -- Virat Kohli was at his absolute best in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made light work of the 202-run chase, overhauling the target with six wickets in hand and 26 balls to spare. Chase Master Kohli once again proved his worth, hitting an unbeaten 69 to help the defending champions surpass the target with relative ease and comfort. Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin lauded the work ethic of the 37-year-old, saying he truly finds him "bizarre" for this age.

Kohli plays just one format for India (ODIs) following his retirements from T20Is and Tests. However, for now, he has been able to keep up with the rigours of international cric...