India, May 14 -- Virat Kohli's latest masterclass was not just about another milestone, but a window into his enduring mindset as a competitor. A record-extending ninth century. A 10th career T20 ton - the most by an Indian batter. First since 2024. The patient Raipur crowd, who waited for 75 minutes through a rain delay at the start of the game, witnessed one of Kohli's most serene and effortless knocks that powered RCB's charge on Wednesday against the Kolkata Knight Riders. The unbeaten 105, a third century in a chasing cause in the IPL, saw the defending champions reclaim the top spot in the table and move one step closer to sealing a playoff berth.

When Jitesh Sharma put Kohli on strike on the second ball of the 19th over, the Raipu...