New Delhi, May 14 -- Virat Kohli smashed his redemption century and registered his 9th IPL hundred off 58 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-stakes IPL 2026 clash in Raipur. The 37-year-old star silenced early doubts with a vintage display that mixed grit and flair, giving RCB a solid platform in their chase.

Virat Kohli arrived at the crease after two back-to-back ducks, a rare lean patch that had drawn attention. Yet he settled in quickly on a true batting surface. He focused on sound positions at the crease, avoided risky shots and worked the ball into gaps with precise placement. The century came in the 18.2-over mark when he drove a full delivery from Vaibhav Arora along the ground to long-off...